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Yamaha Mt 15 V2 vs Yamaha R15M

Yamaha R15 vs MT-15: Specs, Price and Which One to Buy

R15 vs MT-15 is Yamaha asking whether you want a fully faired 155 that looks like a race replica, or the same idea stood up as a naked street bike. Engines and the serious-about-riding audience overlap. The bodywork, riding position and how you use it on Indian roads do not.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Expected ex-showroom	₹166,000	₹186,000
Engine	155 cc	155 cc
Mileage	47.0 kmpl	45.0 kmpl
Power	18.10 bhp @ 10,000 rpmin	18.10 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Top speed	130 kmph	140 kmph

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Mileage	47 Kmpl	—
Top Speed	130	—
Max Torque	14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	—

Engine 7

Engine	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Displacement	155	—
Compression Ratio	11.6 : 1	—
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	—
Bore	58	—
No Of Cylinders	1	—
Stroke	58.7	—
Valve Per Cylinder	4	—

Battery 2

Battery	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Battery Type	12V,4.0Ah	—
Battery Capacity	12 V, 4.0 Ah	—

Fuel 5

Fuel	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	—
Fuel Type	Petrol	—
Fuel Capacity	10	—
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	—
Fuel Gauge	Digital	—

Dimensions 7

Dimensions	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Ground Clearance	170	—
Height	1070	—
Kerb Weight	141	—
Length	2015	—
Passenger Footrest	Yes	—
Seat Height	810	—
Width	800	—

Transmission 3

Transmission	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Clutch	Wet, Multiple Disc	—
Gear Box	6-Speed	—
Transmission	Constant mesh	—

Brakes 5

Brakes	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Rear Brake	Disc Brake	—
Abs	Dual Channel	—
Front Brake	Disc Brake	—
Front Brake Diameter	282	—
Rear Brake Diameter	220	—

Suspension 2

Suspension	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Suspension Front	Telescopic upside down Front Fork	—
Suspension Rear	Linked-type Monocross suspension	—

Wheels & Tyres 10

Wheels & Tyres	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Tyre Size	Front : 100/80-17M/C 52P , Rear: 140/70R-17M/C 66H	—
Wheel Size	Front: 431.8 MM Rear: 431.8 MM	—
Wheels Type	Alloy	—
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	—
Wheelbase	1325	—
Radial Tyre	Yes	—
Front Tyre Pressure Rider	32	—
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	32	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	36	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	39	—

Electricals 1

Electricals	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	—

Lights 3

Lights	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Tail Light	LED	—
Drls	Yes	—
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	—

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Display	TFT	—
Instrument Console	Digital	—
Odometer	Digital	—
Speedometer	Digital	—
Tripmeter	Digital	—
Techometer	Digital	—
Clock	Yes	—

Features 2

Features	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Navigation	Yes	—
Mobile Application	Yes	—

Other 10

Other	Mt 15 V2	R15M
Max Power	18.10 bhp @ 10,000 rpmin	—
Emission Type	BS6 Phase 2	—
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve	—
Body Type	Street Bike	—
Drive Type	Chain Drive	—
Frame	Deltabox	—
Braking Type	Single Channel ABS	—
Ignition	TCI (transistor controlled ignition)	—
Head Light	LED	—
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	—

Verdict

The R15 is the one to buy if you care about aerodynamics, a committed sport riding position and the faired look — including track days or ghats where you will actually use the clip-ons. The MT-15 is the one to buy if most rides are city streets, you want a wide handlebar for traffic, and you still want Yamaha’s 155 character without living in a crouch. Same performance ballpark; very different weekends.

Real-world usage

In peak traffic the MT-15 is simply less tiring: upright torso, easier steering inputs, better awareness of bumpers beside you. The R15 rewards smoother roads and higher average speeds; the fairing helps on the highway, the clip-ons punish long office commutes. Pillion comfort is limited on both — worse on the R15. If you will never see a racetrack, be honest before paying extra for bodywork you will scrape in parking lots. If you bought posters of MotoGP fairings as a teenager, the R15 is the one you will not resent.

Which one should you buy?

Choose the R15 if sport ergonomics, a fairing and weekend canyon or track use are the point of the purchase. Choose the MT-15 if the bike has to earn its keep in the city and you still want a sharp 155 without clip-on fatigue.

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FAQs

Which is cheaper, Yamaha Mt 15 V2 or Yamaha R15M?

Yamaha Mt 15 V2 starts at ₹166,000 and Yamaha R15M starts at ₹186,000. Yamaha Mt 15 V2 is cheaper by ₹20,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Yamaha Mt 15 V2 is listed at 47 kmpl; Yamaha R15M is listed at 45 kmpl. Yamaha Mt 15 V2 claims 2 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Mt 15 V2 or the R15M?

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