Yamaha makes traction control standard

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

The lowest-cost Yamaha bike in India is the FZ-FI v3, priced at ₹1.15 Lakh, which makes it over ₹2,000 more expensive. The new FZS-FI V4 is priced at Rs 1.27 lakh, while the FZ-X is priced between Rs 1.36 lakh to Rs 1.37 lakh, making it Rs 3,000 costlier. The MT-15 v2.0 is now priced at Rs 1.68 lakh, which makes it Rs 2,000-4,000 costlier than the current model. The range-topping R15M now costs ₹1,000 more than its earlier price – ₹1.94 lakh.

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

The new FZS-FI V4 comes equipped with a new, redesigned LED headlight flanked by LED daytime running lamps. It is available in three colors – 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 has received a major update is the R15M. It now gets a color TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, and is capable of displaying a lap timer.