Yamaha

Yamaha's latest entrant in the Indian market, the MT-15 is a naked roadster ready to dominate our streets. On sale in international markets for quite some time now, the MT-15 is well known for its looks and appearances. However, in India, Yamaha in order to keep costs low and have the lowest possible selling price, launched rather plain versions of the bike. Despite their best efforts, the price is not exactly low and for that amount of money, a rather Read More...

The Yamaha R15 is an extremely capable motorcycle, straight from the factory. Equipped with some cutting-edge equipment, the R15 presents itself as the best beginners' bike and with its extremely capable riding dynamics, can be enjoyed even by seasoned riders. The R15 is powered by a 155 cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder motor, which generates 19.3 PS of power and 15 Nm of torque. This Yamaha also comes with variable valve actuation which spread power efficiently throughout the rev range. Read More...

The Yamaha R15 presents itself as an all rounded motorcycle, with its strong handling characteristics and reliability. No wonder why it has been a popular choice for many, not only in India but in many other international markets as well, including the likes of Indonesia and Thailand. The only let down of this motorcycle, however, is the rather small 150 cc engine, which is not big enough to obtain more power out of. That seems to have not stopped anybody Read More...

The Yamaha YZF R15 is a charming motorcycle which packs a sweet combination of good looks and great engineering. A result is a machine which behaves and rides like no other 150cc motorcycle out there and is the perfect tool to hop on and hone your fast-riding skills. Even for those who have graduated beyond the level 'Rookie', it still is a riot once you've swung a leg over. There are also those who have transformed this machine into something which Read More...

Yamaha yesterday launched their new MT-15 street fighter in the Indian market. Paired with the same single cylinder, 155cc motor as the R15 v3, the bike is priced at Rs 1,36,000. There are other contenders in the market, which have better features and are priced slightly below Yamaha’s latest launch. The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, the Bajaj Pulsar NS 200, and the KTM Duke 200 are all in a higher segment comes close to the Yamaha in terms of Read More...

Yamaha India unveiled the all-new MT-15 in India today during a launch program at the BIC (Buddh International Circuit), Greater Noida. The new MT-15 activates a sense of strength and agility along with its distinctive style and bold stance. Yamahas’, “Call of the Blue” campaign has introduced the essence and future of the MT series in India with the launch of MT-15. This motorcycle can be yours for a price tag of INR 1.36 Lakh, ex-showroom.  Talking about performance, the Read More...

A government mandate will soon enforce manufacturers to offer 2-wheelers below 125 cc, with a combined braking system as standard. Preparing for this new safety norm in advance, Yamaha has given its range of scooters this essential safety feature. Also along with what Yamaha calls United Braking System, the Japanese bike maker will also offer a maintenance free battery as well, as standard. This announcement comes in after the company introduced 2 new models and also offering older bikes with ABS, Read More...

The Yamaha R15 was recently updated with dual-channel ABS and a new Darknight shade which asks for INR 2,000 more, over its blue and red painted variants. Showcased alongside the recently launched FZ Version 3.0, it did look pretty impressive in its all-black attire. However, this particular example from what appears to be a southeast Asian country looks meaner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYOcj_QYd5E Where the Darknight shade we get carries its chrome finished sticker work with pride, the stickers on this particular bike Read More...

It is a fact that riding a sorted motorcycle around winding roads is therapeutic and you don't always need a high-capacity motorcycle to experience it. The proof is in this video where the 2019 Yamaha R3 follows an R6 and keeps up through the bends as its parallel-twin motor screams, just inches behind the four-cylinder howl of the motorcycle ahead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLECBIV33kA They say riding a small-capacity motorcycle at its limit is more fun than scaring yourself silly trying to do the Read More...