Yamaha R15 V3 vs Yamaha R15 V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha R15 V3
Yamaha R15 V4
Horsepower (hp)
19.3 hp
18.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.7 Nm
14.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
142 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
18.4 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
~135 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 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
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