150cc Sportbikes Comparison: Yamaha R15 V3 vs New Honda CBR150R

Yamaha R15 V3 and the new Honda CBR150R are the closest possible rivals for 150cc premium motorcycle segment. The R15 V3 made its official debut in India at the Auto Expo 2018 while the new CBR150R is still under the expected list of products for the Indian market. Honda has a great chance here as they could revive the CBR150R in India and bring some real competition to the similarly-priced bikes.

As the Yamaha R15 V3 is now available with a BS6-compliant engine and priced at INR 1.58 lakhs (ex-showroom), one can expect Honda to launch the new model of the CBR150R at around INR 1.55 lakhs for better competition. Honda discontinued the quarter-litre CBR250R in India a long time back due to negligible demand and thus, the chances of CBR150R’s revival are now higher than ever.

We are not sure whether Honda CBR150R will launch in India or not. If it comes at the right time, buyers are suggested to choose one of them according to their needs. Strict speed lovers who ride once a month on track should blindly go for the Yamaha R15 V3 while those who ride for the leisurely purpose should consider the Honda CBR150R as it offers the best power-to-weight ratio in the everyday rpm range. Here is a quick comparison of the BS6 Yamaha R15 V3 and the new model of Honda CBR150R.

Yamaha R15 V3 vs New Honda CBR150R

Engine & Gearbox

R15 V3 ABS

• Displacement: 155.1cc
• No. of Cylinders: Single
• Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
• Max. Power: 18.6 HP @ 10,000 rpm
• Max. Torque: 14.1 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection
• Mileage: 40-45 kmpl
• Top Speed: 136 kmph

CBR150R ABS

• Displacement: 149.16cc
• No. of Cylinders: Single
• Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
• Max. Power: 17.1 HP @ 9,000 rpm
• Max. Torque: 14.4 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection
• Mileage: 40-45 kmpl
• Top Speed: 135 kmph

Brakes & Suspension

R15 V3 ABS

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

CBR150R ABS

• Front Brake: 276mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake: 220mm Single Disc
• 2-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: USD Forks
• Rear Suspension: Monoshock

Dimensions & Weight

Yamaha R15 V3 vs New Honda CBR150R

R15 V3 ABS

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

CBR150R ABS

• Overall Length – 1983 mm
• Overall Width – 700 mm
• Overall Height – 1077 mm
• Seat Height – 782 mm
• Ground Clearance – 160 mm
• Wheelbase – 1310 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 139 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 12 litres

Tyres & Frame

R15 V3 ABS

• Front Tyre – 100/80-17
• Rear Tyre – 140/70-17
• Frame – Deltabox Frame

CBR150R ABS

• Front Tyre – 100/80-17
• Rear Tyre – 130/70-17
• Frame – Diamond Frame

Ex-Showroom Price

Yamaha R15 V3 vs New Honda CBR150R

• Yamaha R15 V3: INR 1.58 Lakh (Starting Price)
• New Honda CBR150R: INR 1.55 Lakh (Expected Price)