Much-awaited Yamaha MT-15 launched - Know price, features and specifications

The Ninja of all motorbikes is here, as Yamaha officially launches its MT-15, nicknamed 'The Dark Warrior' on Friday. Yamaha has designed the MT-15 in a way to provide for the thrill that today's generation riders tend to seek. The body of the bikes is both aggressive and intimidating. The bike is launched at a starting price of Rs 1.36 lakh. 

The body built is delta-box style with telescopic forks. Similar to all the bikes in the MT series, the MT-15 has a chin down face design with the Bi-LED headlights serving as the eyes of the beast and upright forks to give it the brute stance. The MT-15 has a very distinct feature of a Bi-functional LED headlight.  The Bi-LED headlights are well suitable for riding at pitch dark hours. 

The dark warrior's engine is a liquid cooled, 4 stroke, SOHC, 4 valve system.The motorbike has a generation of an impressive 19.3PS at 10,000 RPM and 14.7 N.m at 8500 RP. 

Meanwhile, the variable valve actuation of the bike comprehends the rider's style hence to improve performance and mileage. This is a high-class VVA system that provides a smooth torque even at a low RPM. 

The supreme single channel anti-lock braking system (ABS), enables the rider to make precise and safe brakes, devoid of wheel locking and skidding. This feature is even applicable to extreme slippery situations such as in monsoons. 

In the rear, the MT-15 has a LED tail light which is super sleek and has an edge to it. The bike is additionally equipped with a multi-function negative instrument cluster with shift light indicator, VVA indicator, mileage indicator and a USB charging port, enhancing the overall appeal of the MT-15.

MT-15 is available in two colours: the metallic black and dark matt blue. It is coupled with complimentary accessories such as a tank pad, seat cover, mobile holder, polo shirts for the rider, a sticker and a key ring for the buyer.