2019 Yamaha MT-15 review, road test

Yamaha’s new streetfighter is more than just a naked R15.

Published on Oct 04, 2019 08:00:00 AM

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Negative LCD is difficult to read when the sun is directly above.

Non-intuitively placed horn switch leaves you hunting in an emergency.

The riding position on the MT-15 is a combination of aggressively set foot pegs and a tall, wide single-piece handlebar that sits closer to the rider. It’s comfortable, yet stays committed and gets you in the mood to attack! The MT-15’s tiny dimensions may lead you to believe that it’s a cramped motorcycle – and that’s true, especially if you’re a tall rider. The knees don’t have a lot of room, but the bigger issue is that the rider’s boots (anything size 8 and above) tend to foul with the pillion foot-rest holders, which is annoying. On the positive side, the rider’s perch is wide and accommodating and the knee recesses around the fuel tank allow one to firmly latch-on to the bike.