Launched during the inaugural Thailand MotoGP at Buriram the previous weekend was the 2019 Yamaha MT-15 naked sports. Despite looking a lot like the Yamaha M-Slaz 150, the MT-15 is a different motorcycle.
As can be seen in the video posted by Yamaha Society Thailand (starting at minute 24:20), the MT-15 most resembles the other bikes in Yamaha’s MT family, like the MT-07, MT-09 and MT-10. The seat on the MT-15 is also different, being a single unit compared to the M-Slaz’ two-piece seat assembly.
Although no specific details were released by Yamaha Thailand, we would assume the MT-15 takes most of its internals and running gear from the Yamaha R15, recently launched in Malaysia. This would mean the MT-15 uses the same single-cylinder, 155 cc mill with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA).
In the R15, the engine is claimed to produce 19.3 hp with 15 Nm of torque. Power is transmitted through a six-speed gear box with Assist and Slipper clutch.
Other items that appear to have been ported over to the MT-15 from the R15 include the aluminium alloy swingarm, negative monochrome LCD meter and upside-down front forks. Considering the current model FZ150i naked sports has been in the Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia catalogue for the longest time, do you feel it is time for an upgrade?
All things being equal, there is every likelihood our neighbours Indonesia will see the launch of the 2019 Yamaha MT-15 before Malaysians do. What do you think? Should HLYM bring in the MT-15 as a catalogue companion to the YZF-R15? Leave a comment, below.
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my opinion is = no need bring this. we have r15 already, and fz150 plus y15 which all 150cc. but i do wish they bring fz25 which is single piston with 250cc. which is different than r25 (2 piston).
MT15 = R15 naked.. it’s 155cc VVA engine same as Nmax/NVX.. not the same as FZ150/Y15..
I think HLY should bring this model in to complement the R15.The FZ150i is a bit long in the tooth while the Y15 is an underbone which is a different category.HLY should bring in the MT25 here as there is no 250 naked in the yamaha catalogue.
There are buyers who wants naked bike.That’s why Kawasaki is doing well with their Z250.
Poor M’sia rider..kept dreaming..HLY enjoy to sell their Ysuku…R15 reach our shore after our neighbour get bore already…happy buy old junk school Fz150…
Must bring in Malaysia , will purchase
pls bring in,im waiting for this type of motorcycle very long time,bcoz im really don need big cc like mt7 mt9,but just stylish…and abit higher cc like 155cc 200cc 250cc,for my every days using bike.
pls bring in,im waiting for this type of motorcycle very long time,bcoz im really don need big cc like mt7 mt9,but just stylish…and abit higher cc like 155cc 200cc 250cc,for my every days using bike.why don make it mt200cc
Well done Yamaha Thailand, hope HLYM will standardize all model (racer R15, moped Y15, naked) with 155cc VVA, as it will cut down assembly cost as well as easy on maintaining spare parts.
So, hope HLYM will bring in this naked bike…I am holding my purchase, await it to come to Malaysia. Malaysia Can !
Can earn more, why want to be sohai?
The R15 is like RM16k+ @the dealers even tho HYLM set it to 13k+. With that money you can have a Ninja 250sl with more power. Honestly greedy dealers are killing the sales. HYLM please took action if you want your product to sells.
MT-25 will be better option to upgrade my kapcai!!…
This bike got me thinking, either to upgrade my FZ150i to R15 or wait another year to get the MT15. The MT15 MSRP should be lower than R15, if not, I’m getting the R15. HLYM should bring this bike immediately, don’t wait for another year where Thai and Indon people already bored with the MT15. FZ150 owner who enjoy upright position riding and likes naked/streetfigheter bike would love this as a replacement instead going for more sporty R15.
IMHO, go straight to 250 bro…
Understandable but I’m not in the position where I can afford to buy 250cc bike. In my place, bike like this (150cc class) is enough for me to get around the town. Even 150cc bike can keep up with the 250 for a lower price and cheaper maintenance.
Yes this should be in the catalogue of HLY. but we have to wait another 30 years same like R15. Typical HLY la.
You’ve nailed it right. Unless Yamaha distributes direct. Of course, that will be in 30 years.
I think HLYM SHOULD bring the model earlier before my money “cool”
FZ150已经停止售卖了，我觉得HLYM应该销售这款MT15，毕竟一些为了工作方便人士，总不可能弯着腰驾R15去送货吧？LC135/Y15替代？别傻了……哪有人愿意一边送货一边去加油的呢……
對。R15 骑久了腰酸背痛。
Bring it here to Malaysia…one of the best looking 150cc
I would surely buy, there ain’t many 150cc naked bikes here in malaysia . Waiting for this
Ini honda n yahama.kat malaya..jangan mimpi la mau moto elok…design baru…indon pkai bertaun daa
What is the price of Mt 15 in tailand
Hopefully HLYM will bring MT15 to Malaysia market in 2019.. i’ll be first buyer for this model.. can’t wait..
bawa masuk la bos….ada org x suka…and ada org suka jenis mcm ni…sy suka yg mcm ni…bnyak lagi kwn2 nak yg mcm ni..kalau x bawa masuk mcm mane org nak beli..
Ya setuju jika HLYM membawa masuk model MT 15. Saya rasa HLYM tidak akan rugi dengan pasaran motor ini. Sudah lama naked bike CC150 tidak ada model yang baru, inikan pula CC 155.Dengan reka bentuk yang begitu menarik saya berpendapat motor ini akan mendapat tempat di hati peminat motor Yamaha dan bakal menerajui kelas yang sama dengannya.
Common HLY Malaysia!You need to do better then now. Bring this bad boy in NOW! Seriously what were you thinking?