BSVI Yamaha MT-15 showcased - likely to be launched January 2020

Team OD Updated: December 24, 2019, 02:09 PM IST

BSVI Yamaha MT-15 has been showcased and the Japanese manufacturer could possibly launch the updated street naked motorcycle early next year. With an updated engine that meets the emission norms, the MT-15 gets a new paint scheme called the Ice Fluo - Vermillion. Int he new paint scheme, the MT-15 gets alloy wheels painted in orange and the base colour on the body is in between silver and white with a matte finish. With a new paint scheme, the MT-15 now gets a radial tyre in the rear. Also, the MT-15 gets a side-stand engine cut-off sensor what kills the engine as it senses the kick-stand has been lowered.

BSVI Yamaha MT-15

Mechanically the MT-15 stays the same and continues to get same 155cc engine, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. The company hasn't disclosed the specs of the motorcycle but we believe the BSVI MT-15 would get the same tune as the BSVI YZF-R15 V3 - 18.6PS at 10,000rpm and 14.1Nm at 8,500rpm.

However, the updated MT-15 still misses out on a dual-channel ABS and gets only a single-channel ABS. The braking setup includes the disc setup on either end. For suspension, the MT-15 continues to have telescopic forks in the front and a mono-shock in the rear.

The updates are expected to hike the price by Rs 6,000-8,000. And the company could offer the new colour scheme with a premium price - almost Rs 1,000-2,000 over standard models price.

The BSVI MT-15, when launched, will be pitched alongside the BSVI TVS Apache RTR 200 4V which is priced at Rs 1.24 lakh ex-showroom. Expect the BSVI Yamaha MT-15 to hover around Rs 1.40 lakh ex-showroom.