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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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

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Yamaha YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R35
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V24
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha MT-15 V2~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha MT-15 V2~450 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R3780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Yamaha YZF-R342 PS
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R3180 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R3160 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Yamaha MT-15 V2
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank14 L10 L
On a full tank~378 km~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc155 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm810 mm
Ground clearance160 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)37 mm upside-down fork / MonoshockUpside-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-R3—a month
  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 does around 45 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Yamaha YZF-R3 about 169 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 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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