Breaking: Updated Yamaha R15 V4, R15M And MT-15 Launched

At a typical launch, brands tend to roll out one or maybe two models, but not Yamaha, as it rolled out updates for four of its bikes - R15 (and R15M), MT-15, FZ-S and FZ-X. In this article we will be looking at what’s new in the R15 range and MT-15 with this update; check out this story to know what’s new on the FZ-S and FZ-X.

The Yamaha R15 is a fairly sophisticated motorcycle. However, Yamaha India has managed to squeeze out just a bit more from both the R15 V4 and R15M in this update. While both bikes now get LED indicators as standard, the R15M gets a colour TFT screen, which the R15 V4 misses out on. The new screen gets day and night mode and Bluetooth connectivity, but sadly misses turn-by-turn navigation. 

On the MT-15 V2, the update is more significant. Firstly, it gets the traction control system as seen on the R15 V4. This should help riders push the streetfighter harder into corners with a better sense of confidence. The next update on the MT-15 is dual channel ABS, something we at Zig felt was missing on the V2 when we did our road test review of it last year.

Latest Prices:

*All prices ex-showroom Delhi

With these updates, the R15 V4 and R15M are now Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,500 dearer, whereas the MT-15 will cost you Rs 4,000 more than before. While the premium asked for the respective updates is not a big leap, we really would have liked to see the R15M’s colour TFT screen make its way to the standard R15 V4 and MT-15 V2 as well.