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Hero Splendor Plus vs Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R15 V45
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusYamaha YZF-R15 V4
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~65 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L11 L
On a full tank~637 km~440 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc155 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h140 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)142 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm815 mm
Ground clearance165 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,325 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 282 / Disc 220
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R15 V4, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 about 142 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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