With the 2025 Yamaha MT-15 V4, the street has now turned dark and menacing; a streetfighter that loads with track-bred DNA into an urban predator’s silhouette. The latest from Yamaha’s “Master of Torque” series promises to take everything you know about naked bikes a notch higher, with styling to die for, unparalleled performance, and advanced electronics that do a jig on the line separating entry and premium machines.
Bold And Aggressive Styling
Yamaha’s designers have taken the MT-15’s “Dark Side of Japan” styling and cranked it up to 11. The all-new LED twin-pod headlight with position lamps ensures even more sinister front-end character, from which sculpted fuel tank and angular bodywork added some muscle to the big thing. The 2025 model adds fresh color schemes, including hard-to-miss colors like Cyber Orange, sure to get attention in traffic.
Precision-Tuned 155cc Liquid-Cooled Engine
What really matters is Yamaha’s revered engine: 155 cc VVA (Variable Valve Actuation). Now producing 18.4 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm torque at 7,500 rpm, this jewel now has its fuel injection system fine-tuned for sharper throttle response in all engine speeds. A 6-speed transmission with slip-and-assist clutch gives the smoothest possible shift. The exhaust sound has been remapped for a deeper growl, in harmony with the character of aggression.
Features And Technology
In 2025, Yamaha will make a quickshifter standard and allow riders to upshift without using the clutch for smooth acceleration. Its dual-channel ABS system is now much more progressive in its intervention, and the traction control system now introduced to higher variants will prevent rear wheel slip during aggressive exit on corners. The full-digital instrument cluster is now Bluetooth-enabled, featuring smartphone integration.
Ergonomics That Balance Sport And Comfort
The MT-15 V4 balances an aggressive sport riding position with day-to-day usability. The slightly raised handlebars are more maneuverable in town, and the narrow seat (795mm height) is highly reach-friendly on the ground. The curve of the fuel tank gives decent knee grip during excited bursts of riding while ensuring decent comfort on the longer haul.
Pricing
At a price of ₹1.80-1.85 lakh (ex-showroom), the MT-15 V4 holds a competitive edge over higher-end rivals like the KTM 125 Duke, which is more expertly manufactured and refined. For riders graduating from 125cc machines, Yamaha builds an attractive case on the back of serviceability and reliability.
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