Hero Xtreme 160r vs Yamaha R15 V3
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Hero Xtreme 160r vs Yamaha R15 V3. Hero Xtreme 160r: 15.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 138 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed Approximately 113 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Yamaha R15 V3: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~135 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Hero Xtreme 160r
Yamaha R15 V3
Horsepower (hp)
15.4 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
14 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
113 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
142 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
15.4 hp @ 8,500 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 113 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
~135 km/h
Weight
138 kg (curb/wet weight)
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Hero Xtreme 160r
7.0/10
"A capable commuter-sport bargain if you inspect it thoroughly first."
Pros
+USD forks, genuinely capable
+Punchy mid-range torque delivery
+Dual-disc braking confidence
Cons
−Electronics glitchy on early models
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Thin rear tyre longevity
Yamaha R15 V3
8.2/10
"The best 150cc motorcycle money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Chassis punches well above class
+VVA engine surprisingly rev-happy
+Slipper clutch is genuinely premium
Cons
−Ergonomics punish longer rides
−Fairings crack, scratch easily
−Tiny fuel tank range
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