Quick Comparison: New Honda CB150R vs Yamaha MT-15

At present, the updated BS6-compliant Yamaha MT-15 is available in India for INR 1.47 lakhs, leaving everyone stunned with such a high price tag for a motorcycle that is not equipped with premium features like 2-channel ABS, USD front forks, and aluminium swingarm in comparison to the international-spec model.

Back in 2019, Honda unveiled the fully-loaded CB150R Streetster in Thailand. However, the model seen here can also skip most of the fancy components in favour of a lower ex-showroom price tag in India. The CB150R Streetster comes with a lightweight chassis, wide tyres and a long list of performance-enhancing features.

As of now, Honda has no official plans to launch the new CB150R in India though, we can expect the brand to launch the same in the Indian market in the coming months. Here is a quick comparison between the BS6-Compliant Yamaha MT-15 and the new Honda CB150R Streetster.

Honda CB150R Streetster vs Yamaha MT-15

Technical Specifications

Yamaha MT-15 (BS6)

• Engine Displacement: 155.1cc
• Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SOHC
• Variable Valve Actuation (VVA)
• Slipper & Assist Clutch (SAC)
• Max. Power: 18.5 HP @ 10,000 rpm
• Max. Torque: 13.9 NM @ 8500 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Cooling: Liquid Cooling
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection

Honda CB150R Streetster

• Engine Displacement: 149cc
• Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC
• Max. Power: 16.1 HP @ 9500 rpm
• Max. Torque: 13.6 Nm @ 8000 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Cooling: Liquid Cooling
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection

Dimensions & Weight

Yamaha MT-15 (BS6)

• Overall Length: 2020mm
• Overall Width: 800mm
• Overall Height: 1070mm
• Wheelbase: 1335mm
• Seat Height: 810mm
• Ground Clearance: 170mm
• Kerb Weight: 138kg
• Fuel Tank: 10 Litres

Honda CB150R Streetster

• Overall Length: 1973 mm
• Overall Width: 822 mm
• Overall Height: 1053 mm
• Wheelbase: 1296 mm
• Seat Height: 795mm
• Ground Clearance: 139mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight: 125kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 8.5 litres

Honda CB150R Streetster vs Yamaha MT-15

Instrument Console

Brakes, Suspension, Tyres

Yamaha MT-15 (BS6)

• Front Brake: 282mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake: 220mm Single Disc
• 1-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension: Monoshock
• Front Tyre: 100/80-17
• Rear Tyre: 140/70-R17

Honda CB150R Streetster

• Front Brake: 296mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake: 220mm Single Disc
• 2-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: 41mm USD Forks
• Rear Suspension: Monoshock
• Front Tyre: 110/70-17
• Rear Tyre: 150/60-R17

Colour Options

Yamaha MT-15 (BS6)

• Dark Matt Blue
• Metallic Black
• Ice Fluo Vermillion
• CYW Edition
• MotoGP Edition

Honda CB150R Streetster

• Speedway Matt Black
• Nightfire Red
• Ivory White

Ex-Showroom Price

• BS6 Yamaha MT-15 Standard: INR 1,46,900
• CB150R Streetster: INR 1,50,000 (Expected)