Key highlights
- Yamaha R15 M could be phased out from India by the end of 2026
- The new R2 now sits above the R15 range with a 204 cc engine and higher performance
- R15 M bookings remain open, but Yamaha has not officially confirmed its discontinuation
Yamaha could discontinue the R15 M in India as it reshapes its fully-faired motorcycle lineup following the arrival of the new R2. Dealer-sourced reports indicate that the range-topping R15 variant could be phased out by the end of 2026.
However, the R15 M continues to be listed on Yamaha’s website and bookings are still being accepted at dealerships. Yamaha has not officially announced that production or sales of the variant have ended.
What happens to the R15 range?
The R15 is currently available in R15 S, R15 V4 and R15 M forms. The R15 M sits at the top of the range and adds features such as a colour TFT display, quickshifter and more premium styling over the standard R15 V4.
The latest R15 V4 range, meanwhile, has gained additional equipment, including quickshifter availability on select versions. This reduces the feature gap between the two variants.
All R15 versions use Yamaha’s 155cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, producing 18.4hp and 14.2Nm, paired with a six-speed gearbox.
The R2 changes the equation
The recently launched Yamaha R2 occupies the space above the R15. It uses a larger 204 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 26.1 hp and 19.1 Nm.
The R2 also gets features including three riding modes, traction control, a five-inch TFT display, assist and slipper clutch, and a bi-directional quickshifter on higher variants.
With the R2 starting around Rs 2.30 lakh, the R15 M’s positioning becomes less straightforward. Discontinuing the M variant would leave a clearer price and performance gap between the R15 V4 and R2.
What buyers need to know
For now, the R15 M remains available, with existing dealership stock being offered to customers. Its possible discontinuation should therefore be treated as a future development rather than a completed move.
If Yamaha proceeds with the plan, the R15 V4 would effectively remain the accessible R-series supersport, while the R2 would take over as the step-up option.
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