2023 Yamaha FZ, FZ-X and MT-15 Launched In India; New TFT Instrument Cluster, Traction Control System, And More

Yamaha India has launched the 2023 version of FZS-Fi V4 Deluxe, FZ-X, MT-15 V2 Deluxe and R15M with new features in the Indian market. The entire Yamaha motorcycle portfolio now comes with Traction Control System (TCS). Similarly, the flagship R15M and the R15 Version 4.0 now have been upgraded with a new TFT instrument cluster.

Yamaha FZS-Fi V4 Deluxe & FZ-X

The 2023 version of the FZS-Fi V4 Deluxe model will feature a brand-new headlight design with the addition of LED flashers adding to the premium appeal of the motorcycle in addition to TCS. The FZS-Fi V4 Deluxe variant is now also powered by Bluetooth Enabled Y-Connect Application.

The FZ-X now comes with TCS as standard with the addition of LED flashers and a brand-new color scheme -Dark Matt Blue with a golden color rim. Both the FZS-Fi V4 Deluxe and the FZ-X models get a single-channel ABS in the front with a rear disc brake, a Multi-function LCD instrument cluster, an LED headlight, a rear mudguard and a lower engine guard and continue to be powered by a 149 cc engine producing 12.4 PS of peak power @ 7,250 rpm and 13.3 Nm of peak torque @ 5,500 rpm.

Yamaha R15M & MT-15 V2 Deluxe

The 2023 R15M will now feature the YZF-R1-inspired coloured TFT Meter with Gear shift indicator, Track & Street Mode selector and LED flashers. The 2023 R15M model retains all the features of the previous model. The company has also introduced the new Dark Knight colour in version 4 of the supersport model.

The 2023 Yamaha MT-15 V2 Deluxe will feature dual-channel ABS as standard in addition to brand-new LED flashers to accentuate its styling further. The MT-15 V2 Deluxe will now be available in Metallic Black color in addition to the existing colors - Ice Fluo-Vermillion, Cyan Storm and Racing Blue.

Both R15 M & MT-15 V2 Deluxe are powered by Yamaha’s liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, 155cc fuel-injected engine with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system. They also feature a 6-speed gearbox mated with an Assist and Slipper clutch for lighter actuation producing 18.4PS of peak power at 10,000rpm, with a peak torque output of 14.2Nm at 7,500rpm.

Yamaha Motor India has introduced the FZS-Fi V4 Deluxe and FZ-X models with E20 fuel compatibility. By the end of 2023, Yamaha also plans to make all its motorcycle models E20 fuel compliant. Apart from this feature, the 2023 version of Yamaha motorcycles will also be equipped with on-board diagnostics (OBD-II) system that will support monitoring the emission levels in real-time.