Honda CBR150R vs Yamaha MT-15
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CBR150R and the Yamaha MT-15 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CBR150R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱185,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱7,708
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha MT-15
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱180,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱7,500
How they differ
- The Yamaha MT-15 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱180,000, which is ₱5,000 (3%) below the Honda CBR150R at ₱185,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the MT-15 is estimated at ₱7,500 a month against ₱7,708 for the CBR150R, a difference of ₱208 a month.
- The MT-15 makes more power (19.3 PS against 16.3 PS for the CBR150R).
- The MT-15 has more torque (14.7 Nm against 13.7 Nm for the CBR150R).
- The CBR150R has the lower seat at 788 mm, 22 mm below the MT-15, which matters for shorter riders.
- The CBR150R is the heavier bike (138 kg against 133 kg for the MT-15).
- The CBR150R carries more fuel (12 L against 10 L for the MT-15).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CBR150RStandard, ₱185,000 | Yamaha MT-15Standard, ₱180,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, single cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 149 cc | 155 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 16.3 PS | 19.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9000 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 13.7 Nm | 14.7 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7000 | 8500 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | PGM-FI | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 41.5 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Manual, 6-speed Constant Mesh | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 1983 mm | 1965 mm |
| Width (differs) | 700 mm | 800 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1090 mm | 1065 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1310 mm | 1335 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 788 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 151 mm | 155 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 138 kg | 133 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 12 L | 10 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down fork | Upside down telescopic fork (USD) |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-Link | Swingarm (link-type monocross) |
| Front brake (differs) | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 100/80 - 17 M/C 52P (Tubeless) | 110/70-17 M/C 54S Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 130/70 - 17M/C 62P (Tubeless) | 140/70-17 M/C 66S Tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Cast Wheel | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Deltabox |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | LCD | Digital (inverted LCD) |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | Mono Focus LED |
| Other features (differs) | Bank angle sensor | Assist and slipper clutch, Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



