Yamaha
Yamaha MT-15 V2 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 155cc liquid-cooled, vva engine makes 18.1 bhp and 14.1 Nm through a 6-speed with slipper clutch. With a kerb weight of 139 kg that is 130 bhp per tonne, 35th best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 155 cc
- Engine type
- Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC 4-valve, VVA
- Power
- 18.1 bhp
- Torque
- 14.1 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 45 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled, VVA
- Transmission
- 6-speed with slipper clutch
- Starter
- Self start only
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 139 kg
- Fuel tank
- 10 L
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Ground clearance
- 170 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1325 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- 282 mm disc
- Rear brake
- 220 mm disc
- ABS / CBS
- Dual-channel ABS
- Front suspension
- 37 mm USD forks
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock, aluminium swingarm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Source: Yamaha official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The MT-15 V2 weighs 139 kg with fluids, has an 810 mm seat, 170 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1325 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 10 litres, good for about 440 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/80-17 front and 140/70-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Chassis
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Pulsar N160 and 200 Duke
Against Pulsar N160 or 200 Duke, it gets slipper clutch, led tail lamp and traction control that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: single-channel abs, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the MT-15 V2 has
- Slipper clutch
- LED tail lamp
- Traction control
Rivals have, it lacks
- Single-channel ABS
Colours
- Metallic Grey
- Racing Blue
- Dark Matte Blue
- Cyan Storm
MT-15 V2 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the MT-15 V2?
- It uses a 155cc engine producing 18.1 bhp and 14.1 Nm, with a 6-speed with slipper clutch.
- Is the MT-15 V2 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 810 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the MT-15 V2 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the MT-15 V2 have?
- 13 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, usd front forks, rear monoshock, slipper clutch and led headlamp. Some are variant-specific.
MT-15 V2 from
₹1.68 Lakh