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Yamaha MT Series takes center stage at IR Bike Fest 2019

Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. once again took center stage at the biggest bike festival in the Philippines -- the InsideRACING Bike Festival & Trade Show 2019. This year, the brand introduced a collision of cultures to the public with its “Darkside of Japan” theme. It is the design concept for the Master of Torque or the MT which has a series of motorcycles that were the main highlight for the event.

The Yamaha display booth, aptly called Rev of Dawn, welcomed guests to an exciting environment. It was stepping into the nightlife of a Japanese cityscape complete with a facade of buildings and LED signages. 

Spread across the spacious floor were the familiar motorcycles that the country has grown to enjoy. The number one automatic in the country, the Yamaha MIO, was on display with its S editions that featured the stop and start function. The MAX series, a culmination of sophistication and performance, presented varied displacements of 155cc, 300cc, and 530cc, allowing customers of different backgrounds and preferences to experience them. The Blu is Fast motorcycles, machines which have claimed championships all over the world, were also on full view. The R-Series motorcycles featured the Sniper 150, Mio Aerox – the fastest Mio, and the classic Vega Force i.

Those were only a guest’s first few minutes in Rev of Dawn, because the headlining MT Series was reserved for a dramatic entrance. The series began with the “Kodo” or soul beat that the engine would eventually emulate and connect with the ride. This beat was introduced by drums to start the experience of entering the dark side of Japan.

First to be revealed were the MT-09 and the MT-07 which rose from a cloud of smoke, unmissable to the sight of the crowd. Then it was the much-anticipated MT-15 at the center with the Rev of Dawn serving at its backdrop. It symbolized the arrival of a machine that will be the vessel to a new culture of torque and agility. The displacement of the MT-15 is perfect for beginning your journey into the dark side. But if you’re looking for more, Yamaha had another innovation to showcase. The MT-10, a supreme demonstration of power and torque at its finest, was also revealed.

The MT-15 is now available in the Yamaha flagship Yzone shop, Rev Zones, 3s shops, and other accredited multi-brand stores nationwide. It has an SRP of PhP 159,000 and comes in Ice Fluo, Matte Blue, and Tech Black.