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
Bike comparison
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Kawasaki Ninja 5005
- Yamaha YZF-R15 V44
- Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
- Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
- Best fuel averageYamaha YZF-R15 V4~40 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R15 V4~440 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
- LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
- Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
- Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 |  Kawasaki Ninja 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Yamaha · Japan | Kawasaki · Japan |
| Type of bike | Sports | Sports |
| Fuel average | ~40 km/l | ~27 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 11 L | 14 L |
| On a full tank | ~440 km | ~378 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 155 cc | 451 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm | 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm | 42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 130 PS / tonne | 263 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 142 kg (with fluids) | 171 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 135 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,325 mm | 1,375 mm |
| Length × width × height | 1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm | — |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 282 / Disc 220 | Disc 310 / Disc 220 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 100/80-17 / 140/70-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 |
| 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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Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.
Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?
Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- Yamaha YZF-R15 V4: Ganesh Mohan T, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kawasaki Ninja 500: AVMOTO, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.