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Yamaha MT 15 [2020-2021]

Yamaha MT 15 [2020-2021] is a street bike with the last known price range of Rs. 1,36,220 - Rs. 1,50,777 in India. It had 4 variants. It and was powered by a 155 cc BS4 engine with a user reported mileage of 45 kmpl. It came with anti-locking braking system and both front and rear disc brakes.

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Key specs
  • Displacement155 cc
  • Mileage - Owner Reported45 kmpl
  • Transmission6 Speed Manual

Version

BS VI

  • Single Channel ABS

    ₹ 1,36,220

    • Electric Start
    • ABS
    • Disc Brakes

  • BS VI

    ₹ 1,47,716

    • Electric Start
    • ABS
    • Disc Brakes

  • Special Edition - BS VI

    ₹ 1,48,715

    • Electric Start
    • ABS
    • Disc Brakes

  • Monster Energy

    ₹ 1,50,777

    • Electric Start
    • ABS
    • Disc Brakes

Last known Avg. Ex-showroom price

₹ 1,47,716

Yamaha MT 15 [2020-2021] is now discontinued in India.

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Yamaha MT 15 [2020-2021] Summary

MT 15 [2020-2021] key highlights
Engine Capacity 155 cc
Mileage Owner Reported Mileage: BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get. 45 kmpl
Transmission 6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight 138 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 10 litres
Seat Height 810 mm

About MT 15 [2020-2021]

The MT-15 is a naked streetbike from Yamaha that is based on the company’s MT series. The MT-15 shares most of its underpinnings with its fully-faired sibling, the YZF R15 V3.0. It features a transformer-style front fairing with an LED projector headlamp, sculpted tank with tank extensions, a wide handlebar and a petite tail section.

For 2020, Yamaha is offering a new white paint scheme which comes with orange wheels alongside the metallic black and dark matte blue colours. Yamaha has launched the new Monster Energy MotoGP edition of the MT 15 in the Indian market. This edition carries a premium of about Rs Rs 2,000 over the already available special-edition trim of the bike. The changes to the Yamaha MT15 Monster Energy Edition are only limited to cosmetic upgrades. The motorcycle features subtle MotoGP cosmetic treatment that includes a black paint scheme along with Monster Energy branding on the fuel tank and logo on tank extensions. The motorcycle also gets a BS6-compliant version of the 155cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 18.2bhp of power at 10,000rpm; 0.2bhp lesser than the 2020 YZF-R15 V3 which also uses the same motor. Furthermore, it also gets a side-stand engine inhibitor.

Besides this, the MT-15 remains the same and comes equipped with telescopic forks up front and a monoshock at the rear mounted on to a box-type swingarm. For braking, the motorcycle employs disc brakes at both ends but with only single-channel ABS for the front. In terms of competition, the Yamaha Mt-15 goes up against the KTM 125 Duke in India.
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Yamaha MT 15 [2020-2021] Expert Opinion

  • Good Things

    •  Is easy to ride in the city
    • Gets a refined 155cc motor
    • Offers good fuel efficiency

  • Could be Better

    • Has a stiff suspension setup
    • Could get better build quality
    • Is pricey

BikeWale's Take

The MT-15 is fun to ride, looks unique and even offers impressive fuel efficiency. Although the bike could do better with a well-cushioned seat, more pliant suspension along with better fit and finish.

Yamaha MT 15 [2020-2021] Review

We have ridden the Yamaha MT-15 at the track and liked what it offered there. Now it was time to ride it where it belongs, in the hustle and bustle of a city. 

Introduction

Pros- Its visual appeal, gets a refined engine, offers good fuel efficiency

Cons- Has a stiff suspension setup, could get better build quality, is pricey

A few years ago, Yamaha decided to drop its facade of offering commuter-centred motorcycles and stick to what it knows best; absolute performance. And so we got the YZF-R15 V3, a proper track-ready and fun motorcycle. A demon on the racetrack, the R15 V3 proved to be a task for daily commutes in the city and barely comfortable with a pillion. Now, Yamaha also has the FZ-V3 which is a good commuter, but again, it’s not something one would consider if performance is numero uno on the priority list.

Enter MT-15. Much like Eve from the Bible, the MT-15 is created from the rib of the R15 V3 and is very similar to the latter and simultaneously makes up for what its fully-faired counterpart lacks. We have ridden the Yamaha MT-15 at the track and liked what it offered there. Now it was time to ride it where it belongs, in the hustle and bustle of a city. 

Quality

Before getting into the details, I’d want to address the design of the MT-15 which is unlike any other bike in and around its segment. It also is a welcome relief from the KTM Duke’s now dated styling. Yamaha has neatly incorporated the visual elements of the MT-09 into the MT-15, like the LED-DRLs and dummy air-intakes on the sculpted tank. It also gets a flat, one-piece seat and a slender midsection that would put swimsuit models to shame. 

 

Yes, the MT-15 is quite a looker, but to keep costs low, Yamaha has equipped the motorcycle with silver-finished telescopic forks and a box-type swingarm borrowed from the FZ-25. These are a compromise as compared to the inverted forks (with an aesthetic gold finish) and aluminium swingarm found on the international model. The cost-cutting also trickles down to the quality of parts like the switchgear as well as the fit and finish of panels which could be way better given that the MT-15 costs Rs 1.36 lakhs.

Comfort

The MT-15’s switchgear is worth mentioning here as well courtesy the odd placement of the buttons. Yamaha has swapped the position of the turn indicator switch with the horn. It is amazing how I kept fumbling between the two even after spending a good amount of time with the motorcycle. The switches aren’t easy to reach either and feel unnatural to use.

 

Anyway, the MT-15 is a compact motorcycle to look at, and it feels the same once astride as well. It has a somewhat bent-forward riding position which makes you feel in control of the motorcycle and is spot-on for city riding. Now for the average-height Indian, the MT-15 would be a perfect fit. And for someone towering over 5’10”, I wouldn’t go as far as saying that the MT-15 is cramped but roomy it is surely not. 

The seat has firm cushioning which feels pleasant for a short while. But on our 200km intercity test ride, all I could do was adjust at intervals and grumble in agony about the firmness of the seat. On the plus side though, the seat stretches nearly to the side panels which have a textured pattern, providing excellent grip for the thighs.

And while the rear seat appears a bit small, our pillion test rider found it adequately comfortable only disapproving of the odd grab rails. The suspension setup on the MT-15 is stiff, especially at the rear. While it glides over minor undulations, the larger bumps are where things get rough. Every one of these bumps that the MT-15 goes through feels amplified since the rider is sitting upright, just above the monoshock.

Performance

Hidden underneath the ‘Deltabox’ frame is a 155cc, single-cylinder engine that is liquid-cooled. And since this motor has been directly borrowed from the R15 V3, it produces 19bhp and 14.7Nm and comes with the famed VVA tech. However, to give the MT-15 characteristics of the hooligan MT-09, Yamaha has equipped the bike with a larger sprocket. What this does is provide the MT-15 with faster acceleration so overtaking is quick without the need to downshift, even in higher gears. Its engine is also super refined and tractable for city use. It can potter around at 1500rpm even on the fourth gear without any complaints. There isn’t an issue out on the highway either as the engine offers power all through the rev band and is happy cruising around at 100kmph. Give it the stick and the MT-15 hits a top speed of 130kmph easily.

 

Adding to the experience is the six-speed gearbox which gets an assist and slipper clutch. It offers accurate shifts and also has a light clutch lever pull. Stopping power comes from a two-pot Bybre calliper at the front and a Nissin calliper for the rear along with a single-channel ABS. The front brake has a good bite but offers little progression whereas the rear lacks both feel and feedback. Now, the MT-15 feels right at home in the city in terms of performance as well as handling. Weaving through traffic is easy and its punchy engine further helps its cause. It can also cruise undauntedly at highway speeds. However, it is on the corners that the front end of the bike seems to lose feel and requires a wee bit of steering input to tip in. 

Technology

The MT-15 comes equipped with LED DRLs and an LED projector headlamp. On standard setting, it offers good spread but on high-beam, the setup loses out on spread and provides a decent throw of light. It also comes with an LCD instrument cluster that displays average speed, current, and average fuel efficiency, gear position indicator and a shift light along with other basic information. 

Nevertheless, the most unique feature on the MT-15 is the Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) technology which is mostly found on big bikes. Essentially, the VVA has two intake valve cams that switch between each other at 7400rpm, offering low to mid-range grunt while not giving up on top-end power. 

Fuel Efficiency

Given that the MT-15 is a performance-focused motorcycle, it returned an impressive average of 47.8kmpl on our test route. With a fuel tank capacity of 10-litres, the MT-15 can cover approximately 480kms without stopping for fuel. 

Fitness of Purpose

The MT-15 is aimed at the younger crowd and first-time buyers. It is also for someone that isn’t into the racer boy looks of the R15 and intends to ride mostly in the city. Not only does the MT-15 get an upright riding position, but it also offers the same potent engine as the R15 V3 with tweaks to make it more city-friendly. What's more, it comes with a Deltabox frame and almost the same equipment. In that case, the Yamaha MT-15 ticks all the right boxes.

Our Take

As a motorcycle, the MT-15 is an interesting proposition as it is fun to ride, looks unique and even offers impressive fuel efficiency. And while it does fit its purpose, the Rs 1.36 lakh price tag seems too much to ask for. It not only misses out on a dual-channel ABS but also sports a box-type swingarm to cut costs. The MT-15 could also do with a well-cushioned seat and a more pliant suspension setup to make it a better overall package. 

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Yamaha MT 15 [2020-2021] mileage

As reported by MT 15 [2020-2021] owners, the real mileage of Yamaha MT 15 [2020-2021] is 45 kmpl.

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MT 15 [2020-2021] Specifications & Features

Version

BS VI

  • Single Channel ABS

    ₹ 1,36,220

    • Electric Start
    • ABS
    • Disc Brakes

  • BS VI

    ₹ 1,47,716

    • Electric Start
    • ABS
    • Disc Brakes

  • Special Edition - BS VI

    ₹ 1,48,715

    • Electric Start
    • ABS
    • Disc Brakes

  • Monster Energy

    ₹ 1,50,777

    • Electric Start
    • ABS
    • Disc Brakes

Specifications

  • Power & Performance

    Displacement Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size. 155 cc

    Max Power 18.23 bhp @ 10,000 rpm

    Max Torque 13.9 Nm @ 8,500 rpm

    Stroke Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom. 58.7 mm

    Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine. 4

    Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition. 11.6 : 1

    Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. --

    Mileage - Owner Reported This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers. 45 kmpl

    Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. 450 Km

    Top Speed The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve. 130 Kmph

    Transmission 6 Speed Manual

    Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has. Chain Drive

    Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up

    Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder. 1

    Bore Bore is the diameter of each cylinder. 58 mm

    Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses. --

    Spark Plugs A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture. 1 Per Cylinder

    Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid. Liquid Cooled

    Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission. --

    Fuel Delivery System --

    Fuel Tank Capacity The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel. 10 litres

    Reserve Fuel Capacity Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel. 1.6 litres

    Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country. BS6

    Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Petrol

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  • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

    Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. Telescopic fork

    Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Linked-type Monocross suspension

    Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. Single Channel ABS

    Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. 17 inch

    Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless

    Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless

    Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Disc

    Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 282 mm

    Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Disc

    Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 220 mm

    Calliper Type Dual Piston

    Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Alloy

    Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 17 inch

    Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubeless

    Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. Yes

    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) 32 psi

    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) 36 psi

    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 32 psi

    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 39 psi

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  • Dimensions & Chassis

    Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 138 kg

    Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. 810 mm

    Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 170 mm

    Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 800 mm

    Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,070 mm

    Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,335 mm

    Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 2,020 mm

    Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. Deltabox

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  • Manufacturer Warranty

    Standard Warranty --

    Standard Warranty --

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. Digital

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Digital

Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle. Yes

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)Yes

Shift LightYes

Headlight Type--

Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display. Yes

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. Digital

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. Yes

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. 2

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. Digital

Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon. Yes

Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate. Yes

Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge. No

Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display. Yes

Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger. 12V,4.0Ah

Front storage box No

Under seat storage No

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. No

DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles. Yes

Brake/Tail Light--

Turn Signal--

Pass LightYes

GPS & NavigationNo

USB charging portNo

Start TypeElectric Start

KillswitchYes

Stepped SeatNo

Pillion BackrestNo

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Additional features--

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Yamaha MT 15 [2020-2021] User Reviews

4.6 929 ratings 251 reviews

  • 4

    Visual Appeal

  • 4

    Reliability

  • 4

    Performance

  • 4

    Comfort

  • 4

    Service Experience

  • 3

    Maintenance cost

  • 4

    Extra Features

  • 4

    Value for Money

  •  5Jerk in engine MT-15 2 months ago by Manjunath Hd, Bangalore

    I have been using this bike for almost 1 and a half years and it was a very good experience, some days back had to cover 30 minutes distance in 14 mins and from then, the vehicle has a jerk while riding, I feel like its turning off, gave it to the service centre, explai

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    • Owned for

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    • Ridden for

      > 15000 kms

    • Got mileage of

      46 kmpl

  •  5My experience on this bike 6 months ago by Amit Sharma, New Delhi

    I had been using this bike for two years and yet there is no issue. The engine refinement is just too good. I don't retreat from buying this and highly recommend this bike to others. The problem is for pillion seats which you can buy the seat. And for the engine, you wi

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    • Ridden for

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    • Got mileage of

      40 kmpl

  •  4Mt15 v2 1 year ago by Chandan, Dhanbad

    I own the mt15 bs4 version in black color. I love this bike. Reasons to love the bike- 1. Looks 2. Great performance from a 155cc engine although my brother has rtr 160 4v , mt has an edge over its rivals 3. Comfort, since it is a naked bike, the good riding position no

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  •  4Mt 15 v2 review 1 year ago by Kumar R, Coimbatore

    Waiting for mt 15 v2 Dual channel abs Upside-down fork Instrument console change Bluetooth connectivity enabled New colors Chances of aluminum swing arm quick shifter traction control Radial tyres Best mileage for city commuters Master of torque Power and torque remains

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    • Used it for

      Daily Commute

    • Owned for

      Never owned

  •  5Beast look for youth 1 year ago by Bhargava Kireeti, Vijaywada

    Yamaha mt 15 bike is excellent for youth who are between 20-30 age, this bike head light looks like a robo face which can fear the people in dark by adding red light to head light . It is similar price ktm but performance is better than ktm . It also increase the confid

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    • Used it for

      Leisure Rides

    • Owned for

      6 months-1 yr

    • Ridden for

      5000-10000 kms

    • Got mileage of

      50 kmpl

  •  5Best bike ever 1 year ago by Darshan, Udupi

    It's an amazing feel, i loved this bike and it's a stylish bike ever it's color is very simple and passion, and the engine is also superb ,better look and the first move is awesome. Totally its unbelievable and unbeatable. Till now i never experienced difficulty in ridi

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    • Got mileage of

      47 kmpl

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