Yamaha T-150
The Yamaha T-150 is an underbone model manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company since 2015. It is marketed under the names Exciter 150/155 in Thailand and Vietnam, Sniper 150 MXi in the Philippines and Singapore, Jupiter MX/MX King 150 in Indonesia and Iran, and Y15ZR/Y16ZR in Malaysia. It is powered by a 149.7 cc (9.14 cu in) or a 155.1 cc (9.5 cu in) single-cylinder engine.[3]
Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
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Parent company | Yamaha Corporation |
Production | 2015–present |
Predecessor | Yamaha T135 |
Class | Underbone |
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Frame type | Tubular steel diamond (backbone) |
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Model updates
2018
In August 2018, the T-150 received some updates. The bike received a LED headlamp, wider front tire and different handlebar cowl that also houses a LCD instrument panel, from the previous version combination analogue/digital gauge, which is complemented by a passing light switch, engine kill switch and alarm fob. The bike is also claimed to be 2 kg (4.4 lb) heavier than the previous version. The engine specifications remained the same.[2]
2021
On 29 December 2020, the T-150 received a major upgrade. The engine displacement has increased to 155 cc, complemented with "Variable Valve Actuation" system.[4]
2023
In September 2023, the 155 cc model of the T-150 received a minor redesign.[5]
Vietnam
Yamaha Exciter 150 (called in Vietnam) was first launched in 2014, replacing the 135 model. It had a brand new 150cc liquid-cooled engine (the previous had a 135cc air-cooled engine), combined with a 5-speed constant mesh manual transmission. In 2018, this bike received an update, with some design changes and new technologies (LED headlights, LCD instrument panel, passing button, on/off engine switch and Answer back key). In 2020, a brand new version was released in Vietnam, called the 155 VVA. It had a new 155cc engine with VVA "Variable Valve Actuation" technology developed from the R15 that according to Yamaha Vietnam was 17% more powerful than the 150cc engine version, a new 6-speed constant mesh manual transmission and an A&S "Assist & Slipper" Clutch that allowed for 20% lighter clutch work and reducing back-end torque when downshifting aggresively. In September 2023, the 155 VVA version received a minor updates, including the engine now producing 17.9HP (0.2HP more than the pre-facelift version). Yamaha Vietnam is selling both the 150 and 155 VVA as for now.
References
- "2021 Yamaha Y16ZR now in Malaysia priced at RM10,888 - six-speed gearbox, 30 hp, 25.5 Nm - paultan.org". March 19, 2021.
- "2019 Yamaha Exciter 150 or new Y15ZR out in Vietnam - paultan.org". August 3, 2018.
- Putra, Yudha Manggala (2015-03-12). "Yamaha MX King 150 Resmi Diluncurkan". Republika.co.id. Republika.co.id. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
- "2021 Yamaha Exciter launched in Vietnam, RM8,235 - paultan.org". December 30, 2020.
- Ramanujam, Mohan K. (2023-09-20). "2023 Yamaha Exciter 155 upgraded for Vietnam market". Paul Tan. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 2023-09-22.