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Bajaj CNG Bike vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.

Bajaj CNG Bike and Yamaha MT-15 V2 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The MT-15 V2 costs ₹63,763 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 61% extra.

The MT-15 V2 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 7.5/10 for the MT-15 V2.

Category by category

  • Price

    CNG Bike

    The CNG Bike starts ₹63,763 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,68,000), about ₹2,020 a month less on a standard loan.

  • Running cost

    CNG Bike

    CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 45 kmpl. That is roughly ₹10,308 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.

  • Performance

    MT-15 V2

    MT-15 V2 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 130 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.

  • Safety kit

    MT-15 V2

    MT-15 V2 adds dual-channel abs and traction control that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.

  • Features

    MT-15 V2

    MT-15 V2 gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, bluetooth connectivity and engine kill switch.

  • City manners

    MT-15 V2

    MT-15 V2 is 10 kg lighter and lower in the seat (810 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.

  • Warranty

    CNG Bike

    CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the MT-15 V2.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the CNG Bike if

  • you want the lower purchase price and EMI
  • mileage matters more to you than outright performance
  • a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
  • you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
Read the CNG Bike review

Buy the MT-15 V2 if

  • you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
  • dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
  • you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
  • your priority is solo city riding
Read the MT-15 V2 review

What each really costs

Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.

CostCNG BikeMT-15 V2
Ex-showroom₹1,04,237₹1,68,000
On-road, Delhi₹1,19,400₹1,92,900
Fuel, 5 years₹49,295₹1,00,835
Servicing, 5 years₹30,000₹30,000
Insurance renewals₹5,732₹9,260
Five-year total₹2,04,427₹3,32,995

Full specification comparison

Better figure in each row is shown in green.

SpecBajajCNG BikeYamahaMT-15 V2
Price
Starting ex-showroom₹1,04,237₹1,68,000
Rough EMI / month₹3,310₹5,330
Engine
Engine125 cc155 cc
Engine type1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 ValvesSingle-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC 4-valve, VVA
Power9.3 bhp18.1 bhp
Torque9.7 Nm14.1 Nm
Claimed mileage91 kmpl45 kmpl
CoolingAir-cooledLiquid-cooled, VVA
Transmission5 Speed6-speed with slipper clutch
StarterSelf start only
Electric
Top speed93 km/h
Dimensions
Kerb weight149 kg139 kg
Fuel tank10 L
Seat height825 mm810 mm
Ground clearance170 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1340 mm1325 mm
Brakes & suspension
Front brakeDrum, 130 mm282 mm disc
Rear brakeDrum, 130 mm220 mm disc
ABS / CBSCBSDual-channel ABS
Front suspensionTelescopic Fork37 mm USD forks
Rear suspensionMonoshock AbsorberMonoshock, aluminium swingarm
Tyres
Front tyre90/80-17100/80-17
Rear tyre120/70-16140/70-17

CNG Bike vs MT-15 V2: questions people ask

Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the MT-15 V2?
The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹63,763 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,68,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the MT-15 V2?
The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 45 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and MT-15 V2 in Delhi?
About ₹73,500: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike and ₹1,92,900 for the MT-15 V2, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
Which costs less to own over five years?
Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹3,32,995 for the MT-15 V2, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹1,28,568 ahead.

Read the full reviews

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