Yamaha Yzf-r15s vs Cfmoto 450sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r15s vs Cfmoto 450sr. Yamaha Yzf-r15s: ~19.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, ~136 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Yzf-r15s
Cfmoto 450sr
Horsepower (hp)
19 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
136 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~19.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm
47 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
~15.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
43 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto)
Weight
~136 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 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 Yzf-r15s
7.5/10
"Smart urban sportsbike buy if you inspect fairing and VVA carefully."
Pros
+Slipper clutch feels genuinely premium
+VVA engine surprisingly rev-happy
+Robust frame rarely causes problems
Cons
−Fairing damage almost always present
−VVA solenoid fails on neglected bikes
−Highway sustained speeds genuinely exhausting
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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