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Yamaha R15 vs Apache RTR FI vs CBZ Extreme vs Hunk vs Unicorn
Jun 12th, 2008 | By Premnath Sah | Category: Cars & Bikes, FavoritePost, Reviews & ComparisonsWith the release of Yamaha R15 in India, the fight for “Best 150 cc bike” Title will change hands from Apache RTR to Yamaha R15. At least on papers, Yamaha R15 seems to be best in this category. Lets compare the five premium 150cc bikes in market.
| Yamaha R15 | Honda Unicorn | Apache RTR | CBX Extreme | Hunk | Bajaj Pulsar | |
| Displacement (cc) | 149.8 | 149.1 | 159.7 | 149.1 | 149.1 | 149 |
| Max Power (BHP) | 16.9 @ 8500 rpm | 13.3 @ 8000 rpm | 15.2 @ 8500 rpm | 14.4 @ 8500 rpm | 14.4 @ 8500 rpm | 14.09 @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm) | 15.0 @ 7500 rpm | 12.8 @ 5500 rpm | 13.1 @ 6000 rpm | 12.8 @ 6500 rpm | 12.8 @ 6500 rpm | 12.75 @ 6500 rpm |
| Top Speed | 145 kmph | 101 kmph | 118 kmph | 110 kmph | 110 kmph | 102 kmph |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 57.0 x 58.7 | 57.3 x 57.8 | 62.0 x 52.9 | 57.3 x 57.8 | 57.3 x 57.8 | na |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Air Cooled | Air Cooled | Air Cooled | Air Cooled | Air Cooled |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Suspension Front | Telescopic | Telescopic | Telescopic | Telescopic | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Suspension Rear | Monocross Suspension | Mono Suspension | Monotube inverted Gas filled shox with spring aid | Swing arm with adjustable hydraulic shock absorber | Swing arm with adjustable gas filled shox | Triple rate spring, gas assisted shox |
| Fuel supply System | Electronic fuel injection system | Carburettor | Carburettor / Electronic Fuel injection system | Carburettor | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | NA | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 | 9.1:1 | NA |
| Brake - Front | Disc Brake | Disc Brake | Disc Brake | Disc Brake | Disc Brake | Disk Brake |
| Brake - Back | Disc Brake | Drum Brake | Drum Brake | Drum Brake | Drum Brake | Drum Brake |
| Tire - Front | 80/90 - 17 | 2.75 - 18 | 90 / 90 - 17 | 1.85 - 18 | 2.75 x 18 | NA |
| Tire - Back | 100 / 80 - 17 | 100 / 90 - 18 | 100 / 80 - 18 | 100 / 90 - 18 | 100 / 19 - 18 | 100 / 90 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 litres | 13 litres | 16 litres | 12.3 litres | 12.4 litres | NA |
| Weight | 131 kg | 146 kg | 136 kg | 143 kg | 146 kg | NA |
| Length (mm) | 1995 | 2095 | 2020 | 2080 | 2080a | NA |
| Width (mm) | 670 | 750 | 730 | 765 | 765 | NA |
| Height (mm) | 1070 | 1100 | 1050 | 1145 | 1095 | NA |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1290 | 1340 | 1300 | 1325 | 1325 | 1320 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 160 | NA | 180 | 145 | 145 | NA |
From the above spec comparison Yamaha R15 seems to be the clear winner. Other two important factors which will decide its success in India are Price & Mileage. Price is being reported as 80-85 thousand and Mileage is claimed to be around 40. Lets see how things work out.
What do you think? Will Yamaha ever succeed with R15 as it did in its RX-100 Glory days?
R 15 will be a better winner if those tyres are changed for god sake… they really suck !!!
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