The Yamaha MT-15, which is a naked
variant of the Yamaha YZF-R15, has been spotted testing on an Indian road for
the first time ever. The streetnaked motorcycle will reportedly launch in India
later this year and will be positioned close to the FZ25 and the R15.
The 155cc naked roadster was unveiled in Thailand
last October. The major styling highlight of the latest iteration includes a
new LED headlamp that seems to have been inspired by the MT-09. The new model
features an all-digital instrument cluster that looks the same as the on the
Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0.
Being a streetnaked, the ergonomics allow for a far
more relaxed riding position than that of the R15. The single-piece handlebar,
together with a less sports-oriented positioning of the foot set, offers an
upright and less committed riding. The international-spec Yamaha MT-15 tips the
scales at 133 kg, which makes it marginally lighter than its fully-faired
sibling.
The Yamaha MT-15 measures 1965 mm in length, 800 mm
in width, 1065 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 1335 mm. A seat height of
810 mm makes the motorcycle usable for a wide range of riders. The 10-spoke
17-inch alloy wheels are shod with IRC-sourced 110-section tires up front and a
140-section rubber at the rear.
The international spec Yamaha MT-15 shares its
155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with the YZF-R15. The motor comes
mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with a slipper clutch. Power and torque
outputs are rated at 19 bhp and 14.8 Nm, respectively.
