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Yamaha R15M vs Yamaha R3

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha R15M or Yamaha R3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R15M and R3. Yamaha R15M Price starts at Rs.1.97 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Metallic Grey and Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs.3.59 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Yamaha R15M is 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm power whereas Yamaha R3 is a 2 cylinder, 321 cc Engine can generate 41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R15M provides a mileage of 55.2 kmpl (base model), and R3 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Yamaha R15M is available in 1 colours & 5 variants whereas Yamaha R3 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

R15M vs R3

Key HighlightsYamaha R15 MYamaha R3
PriceRs.1.97 LakhRs.3.59 Lakh
Engine Capacity155 cc321 cc
Power18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm
Mileage/Range55.2 kmplN/A km/charge
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.21 Lakh
Price Breakup
4.05 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.4
4.6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
11 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Displacement
155 cc
321 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
282
298
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
-
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
33
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
33
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
UpsidDowFronForks
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Rear Suspension
Linked-Type MoNocross Suspension
Swingarm
Front Tyre Size
100/80 - 17
110/70 R17M/C 54H

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
-
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Deltabox
Diamond

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
Electric
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
155 cc
321 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke& SOHC& 4-valve
4-stroke& 2-cylinder& Liquid-cooled& DOHC& 4-valves
No. of Cylinders
1
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.048 kwh
0.084 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free (ETZ-5)
-
Top Speed
140 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 58.7 mm
68 mm x 44.1 mm
Configuration
11.6 : 1
11.2:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
-
Call/SMS Alerts
check
-
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
-
Low Oil Indicator
check
-
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
3
-
Service Reminder Indicator
-
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
-
Hazard Warning Switch
check
-
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
3
-
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet, Multiple Disc
Traction Control System
check
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1990 mm
2090 mm
Width
725 mm
730 mm
Height
1135 mm
1140 mm
Wheelbase
1325 mm
1380 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1 Litres
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
-
Seat Height
815 mm
780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
141 kg
169 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 155cc engine offers fast & thrilling performance with reliability
  • Amazing road presence due to design
  • Fit & finish is very good for its price
  • Very good beginner bike for track riding experience
  • Comes loaded with the latest features like Quickshifter, etc.
  • Engine performance is brilliant
  • Refined redline behaviour
  • Braking is very strong & spot-on
  • Suspension setup is perfectly tuned for road
  • Overall design & build quality is superb
Cons
  • Pricey when compared to the R15 V4
  • Not a very comfortable bike for long rides
  • Engine buzzes a little in the mid-range performance
  • Design is already aged in global markets
  • No modern features like the TFT console
  • Lack of safety features like slipper clutch
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Detailed Comparison of Yamaha R15 M and Yamaha R3

Safety

R15M comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. R3 has Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

Comfort & Convenience

Yamaha R15M has features like Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Yamaha R3, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Yamaha R15M comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Yamaha R15M has a 11 Litres fuel tank with 1135 mm seat height. Yamaha R3 has 1140 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Yamaha R15 M and Yamaha R3 Owner Reviews

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    • S
      Sibuprashadbarik
      05 Mar 2025
      5.0
      This bike performance/millage is better than any bike. This is my favorite bike. I like this bike. This bike was my dream bike and this bike was would best millage and speeded bike.
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      Abdus samim
      1 Month ago
      4.2
      Personally I like this bike. Because first of her mileage are very budget friendly and it's looking gorgeous looking especially her look attracted bike color was amazing this reason I want to buy this bike.
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      Mandakini Gautam
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      It is the budget racing bike. It is best to travel. I love the design of Yamaha r15 m. It ha 155cc engine can win easily over 200 or 250 cc bike.
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      Majid
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      its a good bike with good comfort and with this price of segment this bike is great and also the performance is good the only draw back is that it is uncomfortable for pilon.
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      Loki Op
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      My best bike is Yamaha R15 which is the best in itself and it is also my dream bike, its average is also the best and its balance is also the best and its looks are also the best.
      Likes (2)
      Reply
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