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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs Yamaha NMAX 155

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

Yamaha NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R15 V45
  2. Yamaha NMAX 1552
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R15 V4~440 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 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
Yamaha NMAX 15515.1 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l
Yamaha NMAX 15540 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km
Yamaha NMAX 155284 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Yamaha NMAX 155
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsScooter
Fuel average~40 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank11 L7.1 L
On a full tank~440 km~284 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc155 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne115 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h110 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)131 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm765 mm
Ground clearance170 mm—
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,340 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 230 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17110/70-13 / 130/70-13
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
  • Yamaha NMAX 155—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 about 142 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Yamaha NMAX 155: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 if lightest, lowest seat 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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