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Big Update for Yamaha R15 Buyers! R15 M Variant May Be Discontinued Soon.
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News18•29-09-2026, 18:04
Big Update for Yamaha R15 Buyers! R15 M Variant May Be Discontinued Soon.
- •Yamaha is set to simplify and streamline its sport bike range.
- •The R15 M, the most expensive variant of the popular YZF-R15 V4 series, may soon be discontinued.
- •This decision aims to make way for the new R2 and increase the price difference between the two bikes.
- •Bookings for the R15 M are still open on limited stock, while some base variants now include a quickshifter as a standard feature.
- •Discontinuing the R15 M will widen the price gap between the R15 and R2 to approximately Rs 60,000, making customer choices clearer.
Key Questions Answered
Yamaha is discontinuing the R15 M variant to make way for the new R2 and to increase the price gap between the two motorcycles, making it easier for buyers to choose.
The Yamaha R15 M is currently available in Maharashtra at an ex-showroom price of approximately Rs 2.02 lakh, with bookings still open on limited stock.
For an additional Rs 60,000, the R2 provides 49 cc more engine capacity, DOHC technology, about 8.1 horsepower more power, 4.9 Nm more torque, a TFT instrument cluster, and updated styling.
