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      Yamaha MT-15 limited edition debuts at 2020 Bangkok Motor Show

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      The new teal blue and fluorescent yellow combination gives the compact displacement street fighter a sportier appeal
      The Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), the only major automotive show to take place in the world amidst the global pandemic, has on display several limited editions and model year updates. We recently brought you the news about 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400 getting new liveries, and now its time for the Yamaha MT-15 Limited Edition.

      Yamaha Thailand has swathed its popular compact displacement street fighter with an interesting teal blue (or green if you will) paint job. The neon yellow finish for the wheels has dialled up the motorcycle’s sporty quotient by a few notches. Apart from the new paint scheme, there are no changes or additions to the Yamaha MT-15 Limited Edition model. The company did not reveal how many units of this edition it is planning to sell in Thailand.
      The Yamaha MT-15 Limited Edition appears to be a marketing push during Bangkok Motor Show which usually witnesses significant number of on-the-spot bookings. So, we don’t expect this edition to be introduced in other markets now. However, if this colour combination garners enough attention internationally, the Japanese two wheeler giant may considering bringing it to other markets as well.

      2020 Yamaha MT 15 Limited Edition
      Specs
      The Thai-spec Yamaha MT-15 is slightly different from the version available in India. While we are offered cost effective regular telescopic forks, the Thai edition sports sturdy upside-down forks with anodized gold finish. Both versions share their platform with the fully faired YZF-R15 V3.0.
      The 155 cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine produces 19 hp and 14.7 Nm of torque. A slipper clutch pairs the motor with a 6-speed transmission. At a kerb weight of 133 kg, the compact MT-15 features one of the highest power-to-weight ratios in its segment.
      Prices

      2020 Yamaha MT 15 Limited Edition
      The Yamaha MT-15 Limited Edition is priced at TBT 98,500 (around INR 2.32 lakh). In India the naked motorcycle is priced at INR 1.39 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in three color options – black, blue and white with red wheels.
      In our market, the Yamaha MT-15 competes with the KTM Duke 125 in addition to the whole array of 150 cc machines. Big bike styling, heady power output and sporty character are its strong selling points.
      Yamaha recently updated its entire portfolio to BS6 emission standards. This included making fuel injection system standard across its scooter range. The company is currently focusing only on automatic scooters and motorcycles from 150 cc and above. More

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      Yamaha MT15 owner installs USD forks from KTM Duke 390 at Rs 10k

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      Image – Abhinav Bhatt
      The BS4 Yamaha MT15’s USD forks-swap required only a few extra brackets to hold the headlamp assembly

      Yamaha Motor India introduced the MT15 back in March 2019. Earlier this year, the naked-sports or streetfighter motorcycle was updated to BS6 emission norms alongside subtle additions. It is essentially a naked version of the Yamaha YZF-R15 sportsbike. Prices currently start at roughly Rs 1.39 lakh ex-showroom.
      With no direct rivals but several sports-commuter alternatives, the Yamaha MT15 boasts of class-leading equipment such as Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), Assist & Slipper Clutch (ASC), deltabox frame, etc. Indian motorcycle enthusiasts were a bit disappointed at the fact that it (and the R15) lacked USD forks even when the lesser KTM 125 Duke sported them. The Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer might have omitted the feature to cut costs.
      Abhinav Bhatt (@abhinavbhatt19 on Instagram) has shared a suspension swap done on his friend Vetrivel’s BS4 Yamaha MT15, using a pair of 43mm ‘WP’ USD forks (including upper and lower triple-trees) sourced from a second-gen KTM Duke 390. The entire conversion project (dubbed ‘Project 15’) was done at home at a cost of roughly Rs 10,000. Abhinav states that the modification comes with significant advantages and a few non-dealbreaker disadvantages.

      Image – Abhinav Bhatt
      Starting with the merits, the motorcycle offers a noticeable bump in comfort while being more ‘stable and predictable’ at high speeds and corners. Furthermore, road undulations are better absorbed than on stock setup. On the downside, the front-end became heavier by just over 1kg (hardly noticeable). There is a slight increase in turning radius as well.
      Since the components were sourced from a different manufacturer, a minor alteration was done to fit the headlamp assembly. For this, Vetrivel only had to fabricate three extra brackets. Although the MT15 wears the 390 Duke’s Bybre axial calliper, wheel and rotor remain stock. Most importantly, the motorcycle looks really good from the front quarter.

      The 2020MY Yamaha MT15 BS6 is powered by a 155cc liquid-cooled SOHC single-cylinder engine making 18.25bhp @ 10,000rpm and 13.9Nm @ 8,500rpm. This is mated to a 6-speed transmission. The previous Yamaha MT15 BS4 (as the example shown) churned out a marginally better 19.03bhp and 14.7Nm at similar rev ranges.
      Changes in the BS6 version are limited to a new colour choice (Ice Fluo Vermillion or dual-tone white + red), engine side-stand cut-off and a 140mm-section radial rear tyre. It gets the same single-channel ABS unit, coupled to a 282mm front disc brake (220mm at back). The motorcycle rides on 100/80R17 and 140/70R17 tubeless tyres. More

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      Yamaha MT15 BS6 launched with new colour – TVC video

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      Yamaha MT 15 BS6 Based on the R15 V3, the MT15 is a street motorcycle, which was launched last year in India. Around nine months after its debut in India, Yamaha MT15 has been launched in its BS6 avatar. Already one of the popular and bestselling bikes in Yamaha’s portfolio, MT15 BS6 variant is expected […] More