Yamaha MT-15

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MT-15
2018 Yamaha MT-15.jpg
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Company
Production2018-present
Class Naked
Engine 155 cc (9.46 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single-cylinder
Bore / stroke 58.0 mm × 58.7 mm (2.3 in × 2.3 in)
Compression ratio 11.6:1
Power 18.4 PS (13.5 kW) @ 10,000 r/min
Torque 14.1 N⋅m (10.4 lbf⋅ft) @ 7,500 r/min
Transmission Constant mesh, 6-speed / Return
Frame type twin-spar (Deltabox)
Suspension Front: Inverted telescopic fork
Rear: Aluminum swingarm with monoshock
Tires Front: 110/70-17; Rear: 140/70-17
Rake, trail 89 mm (3.5 in)
Wheelbase 1,335 mm (52.6 in)
DimensionsL: 1,965 mm (77.4 in)
W: 800 mm (31 in)
H: 1,065 mm (41.9 in)
Seat height810 mm (32 in)
Fuel capacity10 L (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal)
Oil capacity1.05 L (0.23 imp gal; 0.28 US gal)
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Yamaha MT-15 is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha since 2018. It is based on the Yamaha YZF-R15, with 155cc water-cooled single-cylinder engine equipped with the mainframe and variable valve timing mechanism (VVA), the inverted front fork, etc. [1] The exterior parts are specially designed, but the shape of the front mask is based on the Yamaha MT-09 from the 2017 model.

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Overview

Started manufacture in Thailand in December 2018, [2] then January 2019 in Indonesia. Indonesia's specifications are also exported to the Philippines and Vietnam. Started manufacture in Malaysia in November 2020. [3] [4] [5]

Manufactured in India from April 2019, with same engine body and frame design from Thailand's specifications, with differences on several parts such as the front fork, swing arm, wheel size, etc. Although the shape is quite similar except for telescopic front fork in terms of appearance, the ABS are standard equipment for India's specifications. [6]

The latest generation MT in India gets inverted front forks, aluminium swing arm and dual channel ABS and Bluetooth connectivity as standard.

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References

  1. ↑ "Bajaj Dominar 250, Yamaha MT-15, and more: Top five bikes to consider instead of Bajaj Pulsar NS200". www.timesnownews.com.
  2. ↑ "Yamaha MT-15 - Thai Motor Expo 2018 Live". Indian Autos Blog. 2018-12-01. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  3. ↑ "2020 Yamaha MT-15 launched in Malaysia, RM11,998 - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2020-11-18. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  4. ↑ Staff Writer (November 22, 2020). "Yamaha introduces new campaign that allows MT-15 buyers to customize their bike". mint.
  5. ↑ Yamaha MT 15 Official Page
  6. ↑ "Yamaha MT 15 Specifications & Features, Mileage, Weight". galpokar.com. Retrieved 2022-01-24.


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