Yamaha MT 15 V2: The new day flashes off the polished metal as you make your way towards your parked bike. Besides, just when you look at it, the Yamaha MT15 v2, so aggressively lined naked streetfighter style, plants the feeling of motion, without even moving. This is not just transportation; this is personal extension, a statement in steel and technology.
Yamaha MT 15 V2 Engine: The Beating Heart
Behind the aggressive style of the MT-15 V2 you’ll find a monstrous 155cc liquid-cooled engine, whose single desire is to convert fuel into adrenaline.
Despite the relatively low capacity, What Yamaha has engineered here is something special. The single cylinder mill produces 18.4 horsepower at 10,000 rpm and a peak torque of 14.1 Nm at 7,500 rpm.
But cold numbers struggle to capture what it’s like when you twist the throttle. Power comes on smoothly and impressively the engine is eager to rev and deceptively powerful given the undeniable affordability of the RAV4.
Whereas rivals peak before feeling breathless and strained at revs, the MT-15 The V2 engine remains unflappable throughout its rev range, in a manner befitting of Yamaha’s racing lineage that had been trickled to their street ride.
However, the ace up its sleeve is Yamaha’s Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), a feature which, till now, is usually kept for higher end products. This intelligent system effectively provides the engine with two separate characteristics: below 7,500 rpm, the focus is on smoothness and economy for urban riding and above 7,500 rpm, the valve timing is maximized for performance and riders will discover an unexpectedly strong and exhilarating surge of acceleration.
Much the same can be said for the six-speed gearbox, which has shift action that is crisp and clearly defined without you having to play Find The Neutral at the traffic lights.
This aid and slipper clutch unit – once more, a premium feature of course in this class – makes for a lighter lever feel in town, to go with its role in ensuring that the rear wheel doesn’t lock-up on extreme downshifting as well as providing a convenience and safety benefit.
And perhaps most amazing of all is it doesn’t do so at the cost of practicality. And although it’s a sporty motorcycle, the MT-15 V2 returns about 55 kilometers per liter in combined riding, translating to the decent range, at a distance between dfills, from its 10-liter fuel tank. It’s this blend of fun and practicality that makes it such an appealing choice for anyone who wishes their commute provided a tiny dose of excitement.
Design: Purposeful Aggression
First impressions, after all, do count and, the MT-15 V2 does really make a lasting impression. Yamaha’s designers have designed a bike that looks like a bike; with sharp angles and hard surfaces indicative of coiled potential just waiting to be sprung.
It’s the front end that commands the most attention visually, and an LED headlight housing with an offensive “face” seems to glare down the street.
This unique lighting signature is not only visible during the day but at night, giving the the MT-15 V2 the characteristic face that comes with LED position lights on either side of the main beam.
Which is a good thing, as the tank sits between your elbows, and tapers back; allowing knees to grip it hard without having to sit upright, like the old days.
The tank extensions meld into reductionist side panels giving you somewhere to sit your knees, but that’s about it, exposing — rather than hiding — mechanical parts, to celebrate the technical aesthetics of the motorcycle, rather than hide them.
The hatch section is steeply raked, maintaining a sense of visual forward weight and a sporting stance. The [LED] taillight was also minimalist, echoing that modern feel of those modern Japanese lights, and combined with the overall compact nature of the bike, helped to underline and highlight the single-minded, no fuss nature of the whole design. No such line feels decorative or extraneous; everything is there because it needs to be, so to speak.
The color selections are subdued and vibrant, from which the owners can choose to match their character. The Cyan Storm alternative offers a futuristic feel, and Ice Fluo-Vermillion is clearly influenced by racing for excellent contrast. Those after some more subtlety will be attracted to the stealth of the Metallic Black without sacrificing the aggression of the overall aesthetic.
Detail carries through the motorcycle really well. Everything feels like it was given some thought from the machined aluminum footpegs to even the mirrors which are carefully designed to give you the right mix of visibility and looks. And those little flourishes add up to an upmarket feel that defies its pricepoint.
Chassis: The Perfect Platform
But even the almighty engine is useless without a frame that can harness that power into controlled movement. The MT-15 V2 scores in this area, hugging the Deltabox frame courtesy Yamaha which makes for a superb set-up for both sport riding as well as everyday use.
The Frame Rigidity has been finely-tuned to maintain stability for high-speed straights and quick directional sprints, yet quick and responsive for those who love to get low in the turns. And at 141kgs with a full tanks, the bike is nigh near telepathic, flicking in to corners without input and holding its line through high-speed corners.
The agile personality of the street is reflected in its chassis, which allows nimble handling while also soaking up the chaos of the city streets with a suspension system that features upside down front forks – typically suiting bikes of a much higher price bracket.
The Monoshock in the rear straddles the line between sporty control and reasonable comfort, so riders can have the best of both worlds when they’re cutting loose on the weekend and still hit the Monday morning commute without constantly complaining of a sore rear end.
A 282mm disc up front delivers solid stopping power with good progression, and the single-channel ABS means you don’t have to worry about locking up the front in panic-stopping situations.
Of course, there are going to be those that desire the extra assurance of dual-channel ABS, but the current configuration in place should be a practical balance of safety and cost.
Those 17-inch hoops are shod with the right size rubber — 100/80 and 140/70 — providing good traction without sacrificing rolling resistance and the fuel efficiency associated with it.
The 170mm ground clearance means no harboring of the fear of bumps and bad roads, the 1,325mm wheelbase does its bit to lend the motorcycle sportsbike-like flickability.
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Are there any interesting features in the new Yamaha MT-15 V2? And of course, the new pricing of the bike is sure to create a lasting impression.
animateWithDuration As expected, Yamaha has used a lot of value-adding technology on the new Mant-15 V2, even in its most advanced version till date. The all-digital instrument cluster gets all the required information in a clear format, and also gets a gear-position indicator, which becomes particularly helpful for learners to develop their mechanical sense.
Yamaha’s Y-Connect Bluetooth system also allows smartphones to be connected offering facilities not available in this class of motorcycle. The system offers reminders for maintenance checks, fuel consumption statistics and can even help you find where you parked your bike – all useful functions rather than gimmicky features.
Enhancing visibility in all conditions, the Versys 1000 features a state-of-the-art all-LED lighting system including a set of inimitable vertically stacked headlights that are sure to make a powerful visual statement. This contemporary flair integrates so well with the MT-15 V2’s mechanical core that it enhances instead of diluting the raw riding purity.
Yamaha MT 15 V2 The Complete Package
In a segment where you constantly have to make compromises, the MT-15 is one bike where everything gels well together; where everything is in perfect harmony with one another. Engine character is spot on the chassis abilities, and the looks speak volumes on the performance potential.
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But for more experienced riders looking for an urban riding companion that is entertaining rather than just exciting, it offers thrills without being to big or expensive.
The Yamaha MT-15 V2 is a throwback to that era when biking was not just about the A to B – it was about the heart and soul of a motorcycle and its relationship with the rider.
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