Yamaha R15 V3 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha R15 V3 vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. 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. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha R15 V3
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
19.3 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.7 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
~135 km/h
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10
"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."
Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
−Expensive maintenance costs throughout
−Track damage often hidden
−Upright riding position punishing
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