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Yamaha MT-15 vs Yamaha R15S in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing V2 vs R15S variants
The short answer

Yamaha R15S costs रु 7,000 less ex-showroom. MT-15 has 0.5 PS more power.

Choose the Yamaha MT-15 if
MT-15 has 0.5 PS more power.
Choose the Yamaha R15S if
Yamaha R15S costs रु 7,000 less ex-showroom.

With a 155cc VVA engine, dual-channel ABS and R15 dynamics at Rs 5.69 lakh, the R15S offers strong performance value for riders wanting a sporty yet slightly more practical R15 with a friendlier pillion seat. Best suited to enthusiasts who want daily usability and touring-friendly comfort in a fully-faired bike without paying the premium for R15 V4 or R15M.

Pros
Strong 155cc performance with 6-speed gearbox and high-revving character for highway and city use.
Dual-channel ABS and both disc brakes enhance safety compared to single-channel rivals.
Single-piece seat improves pillion comfort versus split-seat R15 V4 and older track-focused R15s.
R15 chassis, tyres and suspension deliver excellent handling and cornering stability for the class.
Cons
High price for 155cc class; close to entry 250cc and 200cc competitors in Nepal.
Aggressive riding posture may feel uncomfortable for some commuters on long city rides.
Lacks modern features like riding modes, traction control and Bluetooth connectivity increasingly common in rivals.
Underseat storage and practicality are minimal compared to sporty commuter bikes or scooters.
As of 05 Sept 2026
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Yamaha MT-15 price in Nepal
Yamaha
रु 5,76,900
Yamaha R15S price in Nepal
Yamaha
रु 5,69,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 5,76,900
रु 5,69,900Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 5,76,900
रु 5,69,900
Variants on sale
1
1
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
Launch pricing at NADA Auto Show 2026; no separate cash discount publicly detailed
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
155 cc
155 cc
Max power
18.9 PS+0.5 PS
18.4 PS
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
1,990 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,135 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
170 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
229
229
Service centres
74
74
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Uni-level seat with grab bar
·Side stand equipped with engine cut-off switch
As of 30 Aug 2026
·Front Suspension: Telescopic Fork
·Rear Suspension: Monocross
As of 28 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Clock: Digital
·Y-Connect Smartphone Bluetooth Connectivity: Equipped
·Gear Position Indicator: Equipped
·Shift timing light: Equipped
·Speedometer: Digital
·Tachometer: Digital
·Fuel gauge: Digital
·Fuel consumption indicator: Equipped
·Y-Connect App: Call Alert
·Y-Connect App: SMS & Email notification
·Y-Connect App: Fuel Consumption Tracker
·Y-Connect App: Last Parking Location
·Y-Connect App: Revs Dashboard
·Y-Connect App: App Connectivity Status
·Y-Connect App: Phone Battery Level Status
·Y-Connect App: Maintenance Recommendations
·Y-Connect App: Malfunction Notification
·Y-Connect App: Ranking
As of 30 Aug 2026
·Negative LCD Instrument Cluster
·Speedometer: Digital
·Tachometer: Digital
·Side Stand Engine Cut-Off Switch
As of 28 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·Traction Control System: Equipped
·Dual Channel ABS equipped (Front & Rear disc brakes with Bosch Anti-Lock Braking System)
·Brake type Front: Disc Brake 282 mm
·Brake type Rear: Disc Brake 220 mm
·Headlight: LED
·Position Light: LED
·Tail/Rear light: LED
As of 30 Aug 2026
·Dual Channel ABS
·Front Brake Type: Disc brake, 282 mm
·Rear Brake Type: Disc brake, 220 mm
As of 28 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
·Bi-functional Class (i) LED headlight
·Raised LED tail light
·Aluminium swingarm
·Frame type: Deltabox
·Suspension type Front: Telescopic Upside Down
·Suspension type Rear: Linked-type Monocross Suspension
·Tyre size Front: 100/80-17M/C 52P
·Tyre size Rear: 140/70-17M/C 66H, Tubeless
·Super wide 140mm Radial Rear Tyre
·Upside down front forks
·LED Flashers (Not equipped in Metallic Black)
·Colour variants: Cyan Storm, Ice Fluo-Vermilion, Metallic Black - DLX
As of 30 Aug 2026
·Aerodynamic LED Tail and Headlight
·Headlight Type: Bi-functional LED
·Brake/Tail Light: LED
·Colors: Grey, Blue
·Front Tyre Size: 100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless
·Rear Tyre Size: 140/70R-17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless
As of 28 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Officially sold by MAW Rides as R15S single variant in Nepal
·Launched at NADA Auto Show 2026 at Rs 5,69,900
·Current ex-showroom price Rs 5,69,900 in Nepal, 2026
·Model positioned as most affordable R15 in Nepal
As of 05 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Yamaha MT-15
Yamaha R15S

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 5,76,900
रु 5,69,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 5,85,631
≈ रु 5,78,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 10,767 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 10,636 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Yamaha MT-15 vs Yamaha R15S — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Yamaha MT-15 or Yamaha R15S?

As of September 2026, the Yamaha R15S starts at Rs 5.7 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.07 lakh less than the Yamaha MT-15 at Rs 5.77 lakh.

What is the price of the Yamaha MT-15 and Yamaha R15S in Nepal?

The Yamaha MT-15 costs Rs 5.77 lakh and the Yamaha R15S costs Rs 5.7 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Yamaha MT-15 or the Yamaha R15S?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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