Yamaha Yzf-r15s vs Honda Cbr250rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r15s
Honda Cbr250rr
Horsepower (hp)
19 hp
38 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
136 kg
168 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~19.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm
38 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
~15.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
23 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
~136 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average for 2017+ model)
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
Honda Cbr250rr
8.0/10
"The best small-bore sportbike available, if you find a clean one."
Pros
+Genuinely sharp chassis dynamics
+Reliable Honda mechanicals
+Slick precise gearbox
Cons
−Tiring aggressive riding position
−Highway pace becomes exhausting
−Fairing damage on used examples