Yamaha Mt-15 vs Honda Cb300r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-15 vs Honda Cb300r. Yamaha Mt-15: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 138 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Cb300r: 31 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 143 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-15
Honda Cb300r
Horsepower (hp)
19.3 hp
31 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.7 Nm
27.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
143 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
31 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
14.7 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
27.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
138 kg (curb weight)
143 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-15
7.8/10
"A properly engineered small naked that rewards smooth, skilled riders."
Pros
+VVA engine surprisingly punchy
+R15 chassis feels premium
+Upside-down front forks
Cons
−Seat comfort suffers quickly
−Pillion space is token
−Stock exhaust sounds flat
Honda Cb300r
7.8/10
"The smartest used beginner bike money can reliably buy."
Pros
+Honda reliability, bulletproof engine
+Premium looks, ages well
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Soft suspension, wallows cornering hard
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Limited wind protection
Top 10 Accessories
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