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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

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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

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

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

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

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

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

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~40 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank11 L9.8 L
On a full tank~440 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm785 mm
Ground clearance170 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,236 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-172.75-18 / 2.75-18
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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  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

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

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, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Hero Splendor Plus?

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

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

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.

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

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. 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.

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