Yamaha YZF R15 V3 vs Fazer 25 vs FZ 25

Yamaha officially revealed the YZF R15 V3 in India at the recently concluded Auto Expo 2018. Interestingly, they now have a sport, naked and touring motorcycle in the entry-level performance space and that makes for a very formidable trio.

Let’s check out how these three bikes compare against each other.

Yamaha YZF R15 V3 vs Fazer 25 vs FZ25
	Yamaha R15 V3	Yamaha Fazer 25	Yamaha FZ25
Price (ex-showroom, Delhi):	Rs. 1.25 lakhs	Rs. 1.29 lakhs	Rs. 1.19 lakhs
Launch	2018	2017	2017
0-100 km/h	–	–	8.58 secs
Top speed	136 kmph	135 kmph	134 kmph
Mileage	29 kmpl	41 kmpl	43 kmpl

Yamaha YZF R15 V3 vs Fazer 25 vs FZ25 – Design and dimensions

It’s pretty evident what R-, F- and Fazer brands signify for Yamaha, and even in their smallest versions, the definitions remain true. The Yamaha R15 V3 takes from its bigger siblings like the R6 and R1, and is obviously the best looking motorcycle here.

The new R15 V3 comes with an updated design that is more aggressive and overall, better to look at. It is based on an upgraded Deltabox frame and comes with additional goodies like VVA, slipper clutch and an all-digital instrument console. Headlights are twin LED units and its front fascia as a whole is more detailed.

Yamaha FZ25

Yamaha Fazer 25

In comparison, the Yamaha FZ25 is one of the better looking naked motorcycles under Rs. 1.5 lakhs. The Fazer 25 is its fared sibling- inclined toward comfort and touring.

	Yamaha R15 V3	Yamaha Fazer 25	Yamaha FZ25
Length	1990 mm	2015 mm	2015 mm
Width	725 mm	770 mm	770 mm
Height	1135 mm	1115 mm	1075 mm
Wheelbase	1325 mm	1360 mm	1360 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	160 mm	160mm
Weight	139 kg	154 kg	148 kg
Fuel Tank capacity	11 liters	14 litres	14 litres

 

As you can see, both the FZ and Fazer are larger and heavier, with 10mm lower ground clearance than the R15. The R15, however, has a smaller fuel tank.

Yamaha YZF R15 V3 vs Fazer 25 vs FZ25 – Engine & Specs

The Yamaha R15 V3 is the most powerful and best equipped 150cc motorcycle currently available in India. Its 155.1cc, liquid-cooled engine produces slightly less power than the FZ and Fazer, but a combination of superior aero, chassis and tech should provide enough performance to trump almost every motorcycle in its price-vicinity. The new engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slipper-clutch.

The FZ25 and Fazer 25 comes with an oil + air cooled 249cc mill, mated to a 5-speed transmission.

	Yamaha R15 V3	Yamaha Fazer 25	Yamaha FZ 25
Engine	155.1 cc, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, Fi, Single Cylinder, VVA	249 cc, fuel injected, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, Blue Core	Shared with Fazer 25
Power	19.3 HP @ 10,000 rpm	20.69 Bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque	15 NM @ 8500 rpm	20 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed	5-speed
Slipper clutch	Yes	No
Cooling	Liquid cooled	Air + Oil cooled
Brakes	Front:  282mm Single Disc	282mm hydraulic single disc
	Rear:  220mm Single Disc	220mm Single Disc
	ABS- No	No
Tire	Front: 100/80-17M/C 52P	100/80-17 M/C 52P
	Rear: 140/70-17M/C 66S	140/70-17 M/C 66S
Wheel type	Alloy	Alloy
Suspension	Front: Telescopic	Telescopic
	Rear: Monoshock	Monoshock

Yamaha YZF R15 V3 vs Fazer 25 vs FZ25- Verdict

Yamaha now has a very interesting trio and arguably, the best-rounded portfolio at the entry-level space. All three motorcycles look good but if we had to pick one among them, it will definitely be the R15 V3.