India Yamaha Motor has unveiled the
BS-VI compliant Yamaha MT-15. Apart from meeting the upcoming emission norms,
the motorcycle has gained a new Ice Fluo Vermillion colour now, a shade similar
to the Matte Grey option retailed in Indonesia and Thailand. The new shade of
the MT-15 will be retailed with red alloy wheels. Also new is a new radial tyre
at the rear.
Powering the BS-VI Yamaha MT-15 is the
same 155 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled mill which does duty in the BS-VI
Yamaha R15 v3.0. Specs aren't out yet, but we expect them to match those of the
fully-faired model's unit - 18.6 PS at 10,000 rpm and 14.1 Nm at 8500 rpm. The
BS-IV version produces 19.3 PS of maximum power and 14.7 Nm of maximum torque.
Cycle parts of the BS-VI MT-15 are the
same as the BS-IV model. The suspension includes the same conventional
telescopic fork up front and monoshock at the rear with adjustable preload.
Braking duties include discs at both ends. However, just like the BS-IV
version, the motorcycle continues to be shod with a single-channel ABS.
The Yamaha MT-15 has gained a side
stand engine cut-off switch as well, a feature also present in the new Fascino
125 FI. Reverse backlit instrumentation, assist and slipper clutch and LED
headlamp are some of the main carried over features.
