Quick Comparison: Suzuki Gixxer SF 150 vs Yamaha R15 V3

Suzuki Gixxer SF 150 vs Yamaha R15 V3 (Quick Comparison): The newly launched Suzuki Gixxer SF 150 is one direct rival to the Yamaha R15 Version 3, with both the options supporting a full-faired design and impressive power output values. The gap in power is huge here as the Gixxer SF 150 generates 14.1 HP of maximum power at 8000 rpm, while the R15 V3 is the most-powerful 150cc segment bike in India, as it develops 19.3 HP of maximum power at 10,000 rpm.

The most happening product of the 150cc segment, R15 V3 comes with dual channel ABS while the Gixxer SF 150 comes with a single channel ABS unit. Both the engines are available with fuel injection while air-cooling restricts the efficiency of the 154.9cc engine on the SF 150. The gap of INR 30,000 is totally performance-specific as those looking for looks can fall for the Gixxer SF 150 easily.

In addition to more power and torque, the Yamaha R15 V3 also comes equipped with variable valve actuation, liquid cooling, 6-speed gearbox, deltabox frame, aluminium swingarm, and a slipper assist clutch. Here is a quick comparison of the specifications of both the full-faired motorcycles.

Suzuki Gixxer SF 150 vs Yamaha R15 V3

Engine & Performance

Suzuki Gixxer SF 150

• Displacement – 154.9cc
• Cooling Type – Air-Cooled
• Max. Power – 14.1 HP @ 8000 rpm
• Max. Torque – 14.0 Nm @ 6000 rpm
• Gearbox – 5-Speed
• Fuel System – Fuel Injection
• Top Speed – 120 kmph (Approx.)
• Mileage – 45-50 kmpl (Approx.)

Yamaha R15 Version 3.0

• Displacement – 155cc
• Cooling Type – Liquid-Cooled
• Max. Power – 19.3 HP @ 10,000 rpm
• Max. Torque – 14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
• Gearbox – 6-Speed
• Fuel System – Fuel Injection
• Top Speed – 135 kmph (Approx.)
• Mileage – 40-45 kmpl (Approx.)

Brakes & Suspension

Suzuki Gixxer SF 150

• Front Brake – Single Disc
• Rear Brake – Single Disc
• 1-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension – Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension – Monoshock

*Suzuki has not revealed the exact disc size for both the brakes.

Yamaha R15 Version 3.0

• Front Brake – 282mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake – 220mm Single Disc
• 2-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension – Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension – Monoshock

Instrument Console

Suzuki Gixxer SF 150 vs Yamaha R15 V3

Dimensions & Weight

Suzuki Gixxer SF 150 vs Yamaha R15 V3

Suzuki Gixxer SF 150

• Overall Length – 2025 mm
• Overall Width – 715 mm
• Overall Height – 1035 mm
• Seat Height – 795 mm
• Wheelbase – 1340 mm
• Ground Clearance – 165 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 146 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 12 litres

Yamaha R15 Version 3.0

• Overall Length – 1990 mm
• Overall Width – 725 mm
• Overall Height – 1135 mm
• Seat Height – 815 mm
• Wheelbase – 1325 mm
• Ground Clearance – 170 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 142 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 11 litres

Tyres & Wheel Size

Suzuki Gixxer SF 150

• Front Tyre – 100/80-17
• Rear Tyre – 140/60-17
• Tubeless Tyres
• Wheel Size – 17-inch

Yamaha R15 Version 3.0

• Front Tyre – 100/80-17
• Rear Tyre – 140/70-17
• Tubeless Tyres
• Wheel Size – 17-inch

Ex-Showroom Price

• Suzuki Gixxer SF 150 ABS – INR 1.10 Lakh
• Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 ABS – INR 1.40 Lakh