Yamaha R15 V3 vs Honda Cbr250rr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha R15 V3 vs Honda Cbr250rr. Yamaha R15 V3: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~135 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Honda Cbr250rr: 38 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha R15 V3
Honda Cbr250rr
Horsepower (hp)
19.3 hp
38 hp
Torque (Nm)
14.7 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
168 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
38 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
23 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
~135 km/h
170 km/h
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 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 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
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
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