Yamaha Yzf-r15s vs Yamaha R15 V3
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
Yamaha R15 V3
Horsepower (hp)
19 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
136 kg
142 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~19.0 hp @ 10,000 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~15.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
~135 km/h
Weight
~136 kg (wet/curb weight)
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 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
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