Yamaha is one of the most popular brands among Indian bike enthusiasts. There have been some benchmark Yamaha bike series’ like the R15 and FZ that helped Yamaha gain a strong foothold in the Indian market. Yamaha is still one of the first names that pops up for people who are gearing up to purchase a bike.
Here we are going to look at top Yamaha bikes under 2 lakhs. There are a range of options and we will explore them in brief.
Yamaha MT 15 V2
The Yamaha MT 15 V2 is one of the best Yamaha bikes under ₹ 2 lakhs. In terms of looks, its attractive front design and muscular fuel tanks make it look sporty. The base model is priced at ₹1,68,200 and the top model costs ₹1,73,500.
There are a total of 3 variants: base, DLX, and Monster Energy MotoGP. Bluetooth connectivity and LED indicators are missing in the base variant. The DLX variant has five colour choices too, while the base variant has only two. The Yamaha MT15 has a powerful 155CC liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that makes the bike great for highway rides.
Highlights:
- Price range – ₹1,68,200 – ₹1,73,500
- Milege – 47.94 Kmpl
- Engine – 155 CC
Yamaha R15 V4
The Yamaha R15 V4 is one of the cheapest full-faired sports bikes available in India at the moment. This entry-level sports bike is available in two variants: standard and the M. The standard variant is good value for money and is not much different from the M version. Also, the R15 v4 is offered in 5 colour options, while the R15M gets 2 colour options.
In terms of acceleration, it takes 13.25 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. The bike is not that comfortable for city rides or bad roads.
Highlights:
- Price range – ₹1.82 – 1.98 Lakh
- Mileage – 60.56 Kmpl
- Engine – 155 CC
Yamaha R15S
The Yamaha R15S is also one of the most popular Yamaha bikes under 2 lakhs. It comes with a price tag of ₹1.65 lakh and is offered in a single variant – STD. This bike is powered by a 155CC single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA). It is more affordable and comfortable than the R15 V4.
The Yamaha R15S takes 13.25 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km/h. It is popular among users for its excellent build quality.
Highlights:
- Price – ₹1.65 Lakh
- Mileage – 40 Kmpl
- Engine – 155 CC
Yamaha FZS-FI V3
Being offered in two variants, Standard and Deluxe, the Yamaha FZS-FI V3 costs ₹1.22 lakh for the base variant and ₹1.23 lakh for the top variant. It has a 149CC engine but has better mileage than some of the other Yamaha bikes under 2 lakhs.
Yamaha FZS-FI V3 is available in 3 colours. Matte Grey, Dark Knight, Matte Red. The Deluxe variant offers Y-Connect with Bluetooth connectivity, with features like answer back, locate my vehicle, parking record & hazard, and riding history.
Highlights:
- Price range – ₹1.22 – 1.23 Lakh
- Mileage – 55.42 kmpl
- Engine – 149 CC
A few other models from the FZ series, like Yamaha FZ X, Yamaha FZ 25, Yamaha FZS-FI V4, etc., are also quite interesting Yamaha bikes under 2 lakhs.
