The Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0 is built around the same idea it always has been: aggressive streetfighter styling paired with genuinely sharp handling, rather than chasing bigger numbers on a spec sheet. It’s priced at Rs 1,64,410 for the Standard variant and goes up to Rs 1,74,500 for the top DLX version (both ex-showroom Delhi). Here’s a detailed breakdown frame by frame:
Streetfighter Styling
The Yamaha MT 15 V2 looks properly aggressive with a sleek headlight, sharp tank extensions and a slim tail section.
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The 37mm fork is one of the first things you’ll notice about the bike as it is finished in gold.
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The cast aluminium swingarm not only looks cool, but also aids in handling. It replaces the box-section swingarm on the V1.
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LED lighting runs through the bike, including a raised LED tail light that stands out at the rear. All in all, the build quality is good.
Colours
The Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0 is offered in a range of colours, with the DLX variant getting more options than the Standard model. The available colours depend on the variant you choose. So, if you have a particular shade in mind, it’s worth checking which variant it comes with.
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Standard variant: Metallic Black and Metallic Silver Cyan.
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DLX variant: Ice Fluo-Vermillion, Matte Black, Ice Storm and Vivid Violet Metallic.
Engine And Performance
Power comes from a 155cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed gearbox and an Assist & Slipper clutch. It also features Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), which helps the engine deliver strong performance across the rev range.
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The engine makes 18.4PS and 14.1Nm of torque, which gives you plenty of power for daily city rides and highway trips.
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Yamaha‘s VVA system turns on beyond 7,400rpm. It keeps the bike easy to manage at low speeds while adding extra pull when you push it higher.
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The clutch lever feels light in heavy traffic, and the slipper clutch keeps downshifts feeling smooth.
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In our road test, the MT-15 V2 returned a mileage of 56.87kmpl in the city and 47.94kmpl on the highway. Combined with its 10-litre fuel tank, it can offer a riding range of over 400km on a full tank. This is impressive for a performance-oriented bike of this segment.
Features
The MT 15 backs up its aggressive looks with a reasonably tech-forward feature list for the segment. Check our detailed explainer on the features for the MT 15 V2.
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The DLX variant gets a colour TFT display with Turn-by-Turn Navigation, while other variants make do with a digital LCD console.
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Bluetooth connectivity comes via Yamaha’s Y-Connect app, which also covers maintenance alerts, parking location, fuel consumption tracking, and ride stats.
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A traction control system comes standard, meant to keep things predictable if you hit a patch of low-grip surface.
Underpinnings And Other Specifications
The MT-15 rides on Yamaha’s Deltabox frame, with a gold USD fork and a linked-type monoshock at the rear.
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Braking comes from a 282mm front disc and a 220mm rear disc. Dual-channel ABS is standard across all variants.
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Kerb weight is on the lighter side; it’s 141 Kg and you can feel the lightness. The bike flicks around easily, whether you’re splitting traffic or leaning into a corner.
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The 170mm ground clearance is good enough for most Indian roads; the 810mm seat height may sound tall but is narrow enough to accommodate shorter riders. The pillion seat is best reserved for short rides only.
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Being a sporty naked, the suspension is on the firmer side, especially the rear. That said, this aids in handling, and the MT-15 is a hoot to ride on the twisties. Brakes are confidence-inspiring too.
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All in all, the handling is predictable and forgiving enough to let you make changes mid-corner without upsetting the bike.
The MT-15 V2 is still one of the sharpest, most fun-to-ride bikes in its segment, and that’s really the whole point of it. The engine is refined and surprisingly efficient too. Our tested mileage figures are incredible for something this quick.
Where it falls short is comfort. Sure, the riding posture is upright, but the firm rear suspension means it won’t be the most comfortable on broken roads and the pillion seat is genuinely cramped. So, this isn’t the bike for someone who rides two-up often.
That said, if you’re looking for a value-for-money performance 160cc streetfighter that’s light and sharp, and makes city traffic and twisty roads fun, the MT-15 is hard to beat.
