Yamaha MT-15 explained

MT-15
Tires:Front: 110/70-17; Rear: 140/70-17
Oil Capacity:1.05L
Fuel Capacity:10L
Seat Height:810mm
Height:1065mm
Width:800mm
Length:1965mm
Wheelbase:1335mm
Rake Trail:89mm
Suspension:Front: Inverted telescopic fork
Rear: Aluminum swingarm with monoshock
Manufacturer:Yamaha Motor Company
Frame:twin-spar (Deltabox)
Torque: @ 7,500 r/min
Power: @ 10,000 r/min
Transmission:Constant mesh, 6-speed / Return
Compression:11.6:1
Bore Stroke:58×
Class:Naked
Engine:1552NaN2 liquid-cooled 4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single-cylinder
Production:2018-present
Related:Yamaha FZ150i

Yamaha MT-15 is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha since 2018. It is based on the Yamaha YZF-R15, with 155cc water-cooled single-cylinder engine equipped with the mainframe and variable valve timing mechanism (VVA), the inverted front fork, etc.[1] The exterior parts are specially designed, but the shape of the front mask is based on the Yamaha MT-09 from the 2017 model.

Overview

Started manufacture in Thailand in December 2018,[2] then January 2019 in Indonesia. Indonesia's specifications are also exported to the Philippines and Vietnam. Started manufacture in Malaysia in November 2020.[3] [4] [5]

Manufactured in India from April 2019, with same engine body and frame design from Thailand's specifications, with differences on several parts such as the front fork, swing arm, wheel size, etc. Although the shape is quite similar except for telescopic front fork in terms of appearance, the ABS are standard equipment for India's specifications.[6]

The lastest generation MT in india gets inverted front forks, aluminium swing arm and dual channel ABS and Bluetooth connectivity as standard.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bajaj Dominar 250, Yamaha MT-15, and more: Top five bikes to consider instead of Bajaj Pulsar NS200. www.timesnownews.com.
  2. Web site: 2018-12-01. Yamaha MT-15 - Thai Motor Expo 2018 Live. 2021-08-09. Indian Autos Blog. en.
  3. Web site: 2020-11-18. 2020 Yamaha MT-15 launched in Malaysia, RM11,998 - paultan.org. 2021-08-09. Paul Tan's Automotive News. en-US.
  4. Web site: Yamaha introduces new campaign that allows MT-15 buyers to customize their bike. Staff Writer. November 22, 2020. mint.
  5. https://www.yamaha-motor-india.com/yamaha-mt-15-v2.html Yamaha MT 15 Official Page
  6. Web site: Yamaha MT 15 Specifications & Features, Mileage, Weight. 2022-01-24. galpokar.com. en.