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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs Honda CB350 H'ness

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

Honda CB350 H'ness

Honda CB350 H'ness

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 348 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 181 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R15 V45
  2. Honda CB350 H'ness4
  • Most powerHonda CB350 H'ness21 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CB350 H'ness30 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YZF-R15 V4~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CB350 H'ness~525 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CB350 H'ness800 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
Honda CB350 H'ness21 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
Honda CB350 H'ness30 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
Honda CB350 H'ness116 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Honda CB350 H'ness348 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l
Honda CB350 H'ness35 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km
Honda CB350 H'ness525 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
Honda CB350 H'ness130 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Honda CB350 H'ness181 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Honda CB350 H'ness800 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
Honda CB350 H'ness166 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Honda CB350 H'ness
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~40 km/l~35 km/l
Petrol tank11 L15 L
On a full tank~440 km~525 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc348 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm30 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne116 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)181 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm800 mm
Ground clearance170 mm166 mm
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,441 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 310 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17100/90-19 / 130/70-18
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
  • Honda CB350 H'ness—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Honda CB350 H'ness?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 does around 40 km per litre against about 35 km/l for Honda CB350 H'ness, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Honda CB350 H'ness?

Honda CB350 H'ness makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Honda CB350 H'ness?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Honda CB350 H'ness about 181 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Honda CB350 H'ness: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about best fuel average, quickest (power to weight). Buy Honda CB350 H'ness 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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