2023 Yamaha FZ-X, R15 V4, MT-15 V2 launched in India: Digital instrument cluster, Traction Control and more!

Yamaha Motor India has updated its motorcycle line-up for the 2023 model year, introducing a host of updates for all its mass-market bikes. The entire Yamaha motorcycle portfolio now comes with Traction Control System (TCS), while individual updates have also been introduced for models like FZ-S, FZ-X, R15 and MT 15.

Yamaha FZS-Fi V4 Deluxe & FZ-X

The 2023 FZS-Fi V4 Deluxe model gets an updated headlight design with the addition of LED flashers in addition to TCS. The FZS-Fi V4 Deluxe variant is now also powered by Bluetooth Enabled Y-Connect Application. On the other hand, the FZ-X now comes with TCS as standard with the addition of LED flashers and a brand-new color scheme i.e. Dark Matt Blue with golden color rims.

Both the FZS-Fi V4 Deluxe and the FZ-X models are equipped with single-channel ABS with a rear disc brake, a multi-function LCD instrument cluster, an LED headlight, a tire-hugging rear mudguard and a lower engine guard, and are powered by the same 149 cc single-cylinder engine producing 12.4 PS of peak power @ 7,250 rpm and 13.3 Nm of peak torque @ 5,500 rpm.
The FZS-Fi V4 Deluxe and FZ-X models are also now compatible with E20 fuel, while the company says that by the end of 2023, all its motorcycle models will be made E20 fuel compliant. All Yamaha motorcycles are now also equipped with on-board diagnostics (OBD-II) System that will help monitor the emission levels in real time.
Here is a price list of all the new models that have been updated for the 2023 model year –

Yamaha R15M & MT-15 V2 Deluxe
The 2023 R15M now gets a coloured TFT Meter with gear shift indicator, Track & Street Mode selector and LED flashers, inspired from the YZF-R1 inspired. The company has also introduced a new ‘Dark Knight’ paint scheme for the supersport motorcycle.
The 2023 Yamaha MT-15 V2 Deluxe now gets dual-channel ABS as standard, along with the new LED flashers. The MT-15 V2 Deluxe is now also available in Metallic Black color in addition to the existing colors – Ice Fluo-Vermillion, Cyan Storm and Racing Blue.
Both the R15M & MT-15 V2 Deluxe are powered by a 155 cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve motor with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system, mated to a 6-speed gearbox with an Assist and Slipper clutch. This engine puts out 18.4 PS of peak power at 10,000rpm, with peak torque output of 14.2 Nm at 7,500rpm.