Honda Cbr250rr vs Yamaha R15 V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr250rr vs Yamaha R15 V4. Honda Cbr250rr: 38 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha R15 V4: 18.4 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr250rr
Yamaha R15 V4
Horsepower (hp)
38 hp
18.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
14.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
142 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
38 hp @ 12,500 rpm
18.4 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average for 2017+ model)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr250rr
8.0/10
"The best small-bore sportbike available, if you find a clean one."
Pros
+Genuinely sharp chassis dynamics
+Reliable Honda mechanicals
+Slick precise gearbox
Cons
−Tiring aggressive riding position
−Highway pace becomes exhausting
−Fairing damage on used examples
Yamaha R15 V4
8.0/10
"The sharpest 155cc you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely exciting
+Proper USD front forks
+Slipper clutch standard fitment
Cons
−Punishing ergonomics long distances
−Fairing damage very common
−Pillion accommodation essentially nonexistent
Top 10 Accessories
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