Yamaha Yzf-r15s vs Yamaha R15 V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r15s vs Yamaha R15 V4. 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. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r15s
Yamaha R15 V4
Horsepower (hp)
19 hp
18.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
14.2 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
18.4 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~15.0 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
14.2 Nm @ 7,500 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)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 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 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
Top 10 Accessories
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