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Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Ducati Monster

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

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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
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

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. Yamaha MT-15 V21
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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

Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-15 V2Hero Splendor PlusDucati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanHero · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~65 km/l—
Petrol tank10 L9.8 L14 L
On a full tank~450 km~637 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc97.2 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed130 km/h87 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight141 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm785 mm820 mm
Ground clearance170 mm165 mm—
Wheelbase1,335 mm1,236 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Drum / DrumBrembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-172.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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.

  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 45 km/l for Yamaha MT-15 V2, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Yamaha MT-15 V2 about 141 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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.