Yamaha R15 V4 vs Cfmoto 450sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha R15 V4 vs Cfmoto 450sr. 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. Cfmoto 450sr: 47 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha R15 V4
Cfmoto 450sr
Horsepower (hp)
18.4 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.2 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
18.4 hp @ 10,000 rpm
47 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
43 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h
~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto)
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Cfmoto 450sr
7.5/10
"Brilliant bang-for-buck sportsbike if parts availability doesn't scare you."
Pros
+Brembo brakes punch above weight
+KYB suspension genuinely competent
+Strong parallel twin midrange
Cons
−Parts sourcing still problematic
−Traction control intervention clunky
−Fairing plastics feel budget-grade
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