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All Yamaha bikes in India now get traction control

Yamaha bike prices are now up by Rs 1,000-4,000, thanks to this update.
2 min read13 Feb '23
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Yamaha FZS-FI, FZ-X, MT-15 v2.0, R15M price, India launch, features.
Yamaha FZS-FI, FZ-X, MT-15 v2.0, R15M price, India launch, features.
Yamaha FZS-FI, FZ-X, MT-15 v2.0, R15M price, India launch, features.
Yamaha FZS-FI, FZ-X, MT-15 v2.0, R15M price, India launch, features.

Yamaha has launched the all-new FZS-FI V4 DLX alongside the updated FZ-X, MT-15 v2.0 and R15M, and all of these bikes now comply with the stricter OBD-2 norms, which come into effect on March 31, 2023. All Yamaha two-wheelers sold in India will also be compatible with E20 fuel (20 percent ethanol mixed with petrol) by the end of 2023.

Yamaha FZS-FI V4 deluxe, FZ-X, MT-15 v2.0, R15M: price

The most affordable Yamaha bike in India is the FZ-FI v3, priced at Rs 1.15 lakh, making it more expensive by Rs 2,000. The new FZS-FI V4 commands Rs 1.27 lakh, while the FZ-X is priced between Rs 1.36 lakh-1.37 lakh, making it pricier by Rs 2,000-3,000. The MT-15 v2.0 now costs Rs 1.68 lakh, which makes it Rs 2,000-4,000 dearer than the outgoing model. The range-topping R15M now costs Rs 1,000 more than before, at Rs 1.94 lakh.   

All prices mentioned here are ex-showroom, Delhi.

Yamaha FZS-FI V4 deluxe, FZ-X, MT-15 v2.0, R15M: what’s new? 

Yamaha has updated its entire Indian motorcycle line-up and all its bikes are now equipped with a Traction Control System (TCS) and LED indicators.

The new FZS-FI V4 is equipped with a new, redesigned LED headlight that's flanked by LED Daytime Running Lamps. It is available in three colours – grey, red and black. The MT-15 v2.0 now gets dual-channel ABS, and the FZ-X now gets golden alloys as standard.

Another model that's received a sizeable update is the R15M, which now gets a colour TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, and is capable of displaying a lap timer.

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