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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs Honda Shine 125

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 Shine 125Earlier version in photo

Honda Shine 125

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 124 cc
  • 10.7 PS
  • ~55 km/l
  • 113 kg

Sold in India

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R15 V45
  2. Honda Shine 1254
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
  • LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda Shine 125791 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 Shine 12510.7 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
Honda Shine 12511 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
Honda Shine 12595 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Honda Shine 125124 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l
Honda Shine 12555 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km
Honda Shine 125578 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
Honda Shine 125100 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Honda Shine 125113 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Honda Shine 125791 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
Honda Shine 125162 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Honda Shine 125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~40 km/l~55 km/l
Petrol tank11 L10.5 L
On a full tank~440 km~578 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc124 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h100 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)113 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm791 mm
Ground clearance170 mm162 mm
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,285 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 / 140/70-1780/100-18 / 80/100-18
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 Shine 125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 does around 55 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 Honda Shine 125?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Honda Shine 125?

Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 about 142 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Shine 125 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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