Yamaha MT-25 spotted undisguised

After months of speculations, rumours and spy shots clear images of the Yamaha MT-25 has been posted on the internet. The Yamaha MT-25 is the naked version of the Yamaha R25 that was launched in the Indonesian market last year. The styling of the Yamaha MT-25 is akin to street bikes with a beefy tank, petite tail lamp, and exposed frame along with sharp and edgy lines that should please the naked bike loyalists. Apart from the design changes, Yamaha boffins have also fine tuned the riding position to better suit to the street bike riding dynamics. The Yamaha MT-25 has dumped the clip-on bars for a more conventional single piece and wide handlebar that will endow the rider with an upright and comfortable riding stance.  

Providing firepower will be the same 249cc, parallel-twin, 8-valve, liquid-cooled motor as seen on the R25 that pumps out 36PS of peak power and 22.5Nm of max torque. Power is transmitted via a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. The Yamaha MT25 will carry forward the diamond type frame, suspension setup and brakes from the R25. Since the Yamaha MT25 would be devoid of any fairing or extra bodywork, expect it to be lighter than the Yamaha R25’s kerb weight of 169kg.

With bike being spotted completely undisguised, the launch of the Yamaha MT-25 is imminent in Indonesia. In the Indian context, Yamaha has garnered fair bit of success with the FZ range of naked bike series and the Yamaha MT-25 could be slotted above it as their premium street bike motorcycle in the Indian market. If the Japanese two-wheeler giant does plan to bring the Yamaha MT-25 to India then it would be via the CKD route. The Yamaha MT-25 will be priced around Rs 2.6 lakh in our market and will compete against twin-cylinder rivals like the Kawasaki Z250 and the Benelli TNT 300. Watch this space for more updates. 

Source: TMCblog.com