Yamaha MT15, the naked streetfighter from the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer, will soon receive an update in the country. According to a leaked document, the bike will get the dual-channel ABS (anti-lock braking system) and aluminium swingarm. With addition of these features, the 2021 Yamaha MT 15 will witness a minor price hike.
At present, the streetfighter costs Rs 1.40 lakh for the standard variant (Dark Matte Blue and Metallic Black) and Rs 1.41 lakh for the special edition (Ice Flue Vermillion). All prices are ex-showroom. No other changes will be made to the motorcycle. Read – Yamaha XSR 250 Retro-Classic Motorcycle In The Works
In February 2020, the bikemaker introduced the BS6-compliant version of the Yamaha MT15. The model uses a 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that’s good enough for 18.5bhp at 10,000rpm and 13.9Nm. It has a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper and assist clutch. A few more updates had also been made to the bike. It gets radial tyres at the back, side stand engine inhibitor and new colour schemes.
Recently, the Japanese bikemaker unveiled the 2021 Yamaha MT 15 for the Thai market. The streetfighter comes in three paint schemes – Metallic Black, Racing Blue and Metallic Grey. The Racing Blue model has blue shade on the wheels and fuel tank along with the light grey scheme on the headlamp cowl, tank shrouds and front fender. In Metallic Black colour, the bike looks sporty featuring contrast silver graphics on the shrouds. The Metallic Grey model has a combination of blue body graphics and grey with red wheels.
The 2021 Yamaha MT 15 (Thai-spec) comes with upside down front forks with gold finished fork bottles and aluminum swingarm suspension at the rear. The model sold in India has the conventional telescopic front forks and a box type swingarm. Braking duties are carried out by a 282mm disc upfront and a single-channel ABS.
