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Honda CBR500R vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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

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Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR500R6
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V23
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha MT-15 V2~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR500R180 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RYamaha MT-15 V2
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L10 L
On a full tank~462 km~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc155 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm810 mm
Ground clearance130 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/80-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if best fuel average, lightest 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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