Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs Yamaha R15 V4
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha MT-15 V2 and Yamaha R15 V4 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹7,692 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The R15 V4 takes 3 of the 4 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the MT-15 V2 and 7.5/10 for the R15 V4.
Category by category
Price
MT-15 V2
The MT-15 V2 starts ₹7,692 lower (₹1,68,000 against ₹1,75,692), about ₹240 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
R15 V4
R15 V4 claims 46 kmpl against 45 kmpl. That is roughly ₹665 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Safety kit
R15 V4
R15 V4 adds front disc brake and rear disc brake that the MT-15 V2 does not have on any variant.
Features
R15 V4
R15 V4 gets projector headlamp, led daytime running lamp and ride modes.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the MT-15 V2 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is solo city riding
- your priority is enthusiasts
Buy the R15 V4 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is weekend track days
- your priority is enthusiast first bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | MT-15 V2 | R15 V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,68,000 | ₹1,75,692 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,92,900 | ₹2,01,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,00,835 | ₹97,510 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹9,260 | ₹9,668 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,32,995 | ₹3,38,578 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaMT-15 V2 | YamahaR15 V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,68,000 | ₹1,75,692 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,330 | ₹5,570 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 155 cc | 155 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC 4-valve, VVA | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 18.1 bhp | 18.1 bhp |
| Torque | 14.1 Nm | 14.2 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 45 kmpl | 46 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled, VVA | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6-speed with slipper clutch | 6 Speed |
| Starter | Self start only | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 139 kg | 141 kg |
| Fuel tank | 10 L | 11 L |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 815 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1325 mm | 1325 mm |
| Length | — | 1990 mm |
| Width | — | 725 mm |
| Height | — | 1135 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 282 mm disc | Disc, 282 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 220 mm disc | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 37 mm USD forks | Upside Down Front Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, aluminium swingarm | Linked-Type Monocross Suspension |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 140/70-R17 |
MT-15 V2 vs R15 V4: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the MT-15 V2 or the R15 V4?
- The MT-15 V2 is cheaper by ₹7,692 at the base variant (₹1,68,000 against ₹1,75,692 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the MT-15 V2 or the R15 V4?
- The R15 V4 claims 46 kmpl against 45 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the MT-15 V2 and R15 V4 in Delhi?
- About ₹8,500: roughly ₹1,92,900 for the MT-15 V2 and ₹2,01,400 for the R15 V4, 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 ₹3,32,995 for the MT-15 V2 and ₹3,38,578 for the R15 V4, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The MT-15 V2 comes out ₹5,583 ahead.
