Yamaha Bikes launched the YZF-R15 back in mid-2008, This 150-cc offering from Yamaha was a new experience for the Indian customers because as it was a first 150-cc bike in its class. After, ruling the market for almost four years, today it is getting a stiff competition from Honda bikes with its Honda CBR 150R. If we compare the two bikes according to their exteriors, The most upgraded of R15 is version 2.0 is an aggressively styled machine,Yamaha Y2F R15 has derived its look from its elder sibling R6.Now talking about Honda CBR 150R, Honda CBR 150R has a eye-catching headlight, exhaust with a stubby look and pleasant graphics. Each of them has its own design and looks quite impressive. If we compare the quality of material and fit-and-finish , the Yamaha Y2F R15 scores over the Honda CBR 150R.
Comparing the sitting posture of two bikes, Yamaha YZF R15 looks quite aggressive and to have comfortable seat the driver needs to lean-forward. The seat is quite tall and the clip-ons and tank are quite low. On the other hand,CBR 150R offers a more relaxed driving, because the handlebar, seat and foot-pegs geometry provides a comfortable ride. Now if we compare the engine and features, both of them are equipped with a four-stroke, four-valve, 150-cc engines, liquid cooling, fuel injection along with six-speed transmissions. However,the Yamaha Y2F R15 employs the SOHC mechanism while the CBR uses of DOHC. Talking about power and torque, Honda CBR 150R provides a maximum power of 17.6 ps @ 10500 rpm and a maximum torque of 12.66 nm @ 8500 rpm. On the other hand, Yamaha Y2F R15 provides a maximum power of 17 ps @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 15nm @ 7500 rpm. With all such great features,Honda CBR 150R price is around Rs.116,385 (Ex-showroom price in New Delhi) while the Yamaha Y2F R15 price is around Rs.107,000(Ex-showroom price in New Delhi)
Both the bikes are quite good at their positions, both of them are dedicated to sport, since the Yamaha Y2F R15 has an extremely committed stance, it automatically lends itself to be used for sport riding purpose. On the other hand, the Honda CBR 150R can serve very well in both aspect whether It has a comfortable seating for commuting everyday from home to work and back, can make for a good machine over the weekend and can be a wonderful machine on the highways. So if you want dual benefit go for Honda CBR 150R while if you love adventurous riding Yamaha Y2F R15 is a better option. I shared that Honda Activa and Suzuki Access are in Same Price range.
Comparing the sitting posture of two bikes, Yamaha YZF R15 looks quite aggressive and to have comfortable seat the driver needs to lean-forward. The seat is quite tall and the clip-ons and tank are quite low. On the other hand,CBR 150R offers a more relaxed driving, because the handlebar, seat and foot-pegs geometry provides a comfortable ride. Now if we compare the engine and features, both of them are equipped with a four-stroke, four-valve, 150-cc engines, liquid cooling, fuel injection along with six-speed transmissions. However,the Yamaha Y2F R15 employs the SOHC mechanism while the CBR uses of DOHC. Talking about power and torque, Honda CBR 150R provides a maximum power of 17.6 ps @ 10500 rpm and a maximum torque of 12.66 nm @ 8500 rpm. On the other hand, Yamaha Y2F R15 provides a maximum power of 17 ps @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 15nm @ 7500 rpm. With all such great features,Honda CBR 150R price is around Rs.116,385 (Ex-showroom price in New Delhi) while the Yamaha Y2F R15 price is around Rs.107,000(Ex-showroom price in New Delhi)
Both the bikes are quite good at their positions, both of them are dedicated to sport, since the Yamaha Y2F R15 has an extremely committed stance, it automatically lends itself to be used for sport riding purpose. On the other hand, the Honda CBR 150R can serve very well in both aspect whether It has a comfortable seating for commuting everyday from home to work and back, can make for a good machine over the weekend and can be a wonderful machine on the highways. So if you want dual benefit go for Honda CBR 150R while if you love adventurous riding Yamaha Y2F R15 is a better option. I shared that Honda Activa and Suzuki Access are in Same Price range.
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