Yamaha R15 V3 vs Yamaha R15 V3 Thunder Grey vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 2-Channel ABS Comparison
Updated: 23, Apr, 2024 11:54 PM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 1,58,700
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 1,57,600
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 1,32,525
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Length | |||
| 1990 mm | 1990 mm | 1989 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 725 mm | 725 mm | 743 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1135 mm | 1135 mm | 1050 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 142 kg | 142 kg | 154 kg | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1325 mm | 1325 mm | 1358 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 11 litres | 11 litres | 14 litres | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 815 mm | 815 mm | 795 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 170 mm | 170 mm | 165 mm | |
| Engine Oil Capacity | |||
| 1.05 litres | 1.05 litres | NA | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-60 kmph | |||
| 4.3 secs | 4.3 secs | NA | |
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 10.1 secs | 10.1 secs | 14.5 secs | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
| Engine Kill Switch | |||
| NA | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Yamaha R15 V3 mileage is 40 kmpl (approximate). | Yamaha R15 V3 mileage is 40 kmpl (approximate). | Bajaj Pulsar N160 mileage is 42 kmpl (approximate). | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Yamaha R15 V3 top speed is 136 kmph (approximate). | Yamaha R15 V3 top speed is 136 kmph (approximate, speedo-indicated). | Bajaj Pulsar N160 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated). | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 150cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds. | In terms of performance, the sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.5 seconds. | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 155 cc | 155 cc | 164.82 cc | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Bore | |||
| 58 mm | 58 mm | NA | |
| Stroke | |||
| 58.7 mm | 58.7 mm | NA | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 11.6 : 1 | 11.6 : 1 | NA | |
| Secondary Reduction Ratio | |||
| 3.429 (48/14) | 3.429 (48/14) | NA | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 18.6 HP @ 10,000 rpm | 18.6 HP @ 10,000 rpm | 16 HP @ 8750 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm | 14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm | 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 155.1cc, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, VVA | 155.1cc, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, VVA | 164.82cc, Oil-Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 2 Valve, FI | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooling | Liquid Cooling | Oil Cooled | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition | |||
| T.C.I (Transistor Controlled Ignition) | T.C.I (Transistor Controlled Ignition) | NA | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Wet Sump | Wet Sump | NA | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 5 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet Type Multi-Plate Assist & Slipper Clutch | Wet Type Multi-Plate Assist & Slipper Clutch | NA | |
| Spark Plug Model Type | |||
| NGK/MR8E9 | NGK/MR8E9 | NA | |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | |||
| 3.042 (73/24) | 3.042 (73/24) | NA | |
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st gear - 2.833 (34/12), 2nd gear - 1.875 (30/16), 3rd gear - 1.364 (30/22), 4th gear - 1.143 (24/21), 5th gear - 0.957 (22/23), 6th gear - 0.840 (21/25) | 1st gear - 2.833 (34/12), 2nd gear - 1.875 (30/16), 3rd gear - 1.364 (30/22), 4th gear - 1.143 (24/21), 5th gear - 0.957 (22/23), 6th gear - 0.840 (21/25) | NA | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Chain | Chain | NA | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| Rev-limiter Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| Digital | Digital | ||
| ABS Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Suzuki Gixxer SF, KTM RC 125, Yamaha MT-15, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 | Suzuki Gixxer SF, KTM RC 125, Yamaha MT-15, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 | TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Hero Xtreme 160R, Suzuki Gixxer 150, Yamaha FZS V3, Yamaha MT-15 | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Capacity | |||
| 4.0Ah (10HR) | 4.0Ah (10HR) | 8Ah | |
| Voltage | |||
| 12V | 12V | 12V | |
| Pass Light | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| 12V, 10W×2 | 12V, 10W×2 | NA | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| 12V, 10W×2 | 12V, 10W×2 | NA | |
| Head Light Type | |||
| Dual | Dual | NA | |
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free (ETZ-5) | Maintenance Free (ETZ-5) | Maintenance Free | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | LED Head Light | Bi-functional LED Projector Headlamp with LED DRLs | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED Tail Light | LED Tail Lamp with Glitter Pattern | |
| Position Lamp | |||
| NA | |||
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 150cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds. | In terms of performance, the sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 160cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.5 seconds. | |
| Comfort | |||
| Features | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| Value for Money | |||
| Should You Buy It? | |||
| Yes, it is the most-powerful and most feature-loaded 150cc motorcycle in India. | Yes, it is the most-powerful and most feature-loaded 150cc motorcycle in India. | NA | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 282mm Single Disc | 282mm Single Disc | 300mm Single Disc | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 220mm Single Disc | 220mm Single Disc | 230mm Single Disc | |
| ABS | |||
| 2-Channel | 2-Channel | ||
| Front Tyre | |||
| 100/80-17 M/C 52P | 100/80-17 M/C 52P | 100/80-R17 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 140/70R17 M/C 66H (Radial) | 140/70R17 M/C 66H (Radial) | 130/70-R17 | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Front Wheel | |||
| 17M/C × MT2.5 | 17M/C × MT2.5 | 17-inch | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 17M/C × MT4.0 | 17M/C × MT4.0 | 17-inch | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Deltabox | Deltabox | NA | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Forks | 37mm Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Monoshock | Monoshock | Nitrox Monoshock | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 130 mm | 130 mm | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 97 mm | 97 mm | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Steering Angle | |||
| 33 Degree | 33 Degree | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 88 mm | 88 mm | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Sports | Sports | Naked | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Speed is Reborn | Speed is Reborn | Thrill's Calling | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| Yamaha R15 V3 | Yamaha R15 V3 Thunder Grey | Bajaj Pulsar N160 2-Channel ABS | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Discontinued | Discontinued | Available | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Yamaha R15 V3 price was Rs 1.59 lakh before being discontinued. | Yamaha R15 V3 Thunder Grey Edition price was Rs 1.58 lakh before being discontinued. | Bajaj Pulsar N160 2-Channel ABS price is Rs 1.33 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Racing Blue, Darknight, Thunder Grey, Metallic Red | Thunder Grey | Brooklyn Black, Polar Sky Blue, Pearl Metalic White | |
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