Kawasaki KLX150 vs Yamaha WR155R
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki KLX150 and the Yamaha WR155R as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLX150
S variant
- SRP
- ₱124,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱5,204
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha WR155R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱180,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱7,537
How they differ
- The Kawasaki KLX150 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱124,900, which is ₱56,000 (31%) below the Yamaha WR155R at ₱180,900.
- On installment at our default terms, the KLX150 is estimated at ₱5,204 a month against ₱7,537 for the WR155R, a difference of ₱2,333 a month.
- The WR155R has the larger engine (155 cc against 144 cc for the KLX150).
- The KLX150 has the lower seat at 830 mm, 50 mm below the WR155R, which matters for shorter riders.
- The WR155R is the heavier bike (134 kg against 115 kg for the KLX150).
- The WR155R carries more fuel (8.1 L against 6.9 L for the KLX150).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki KLX150S, ₱124,900 | Yamaha WR155RStandard, ₱180,900 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, single cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 144 cc | 155 cc |
| Max power (differs) | n/a | 16.7 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | n/a | 14.3 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | n/a | 6500 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Carburettor: 24 mm | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric & kick | Electric starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 5-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2010 mm | 2145 mm |
| Width (differs) | 830 mm | 840 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1155 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1345 mm | 1430 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 880 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 265 mm | 245 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 115 kg | 134 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 6.9 L | 8.1 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 33 mm | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak swingarm | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc, 240 mm | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 190 mm | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 2.75 - 21 45P Tube type |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 4.10 - 18 59P Tube type |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular, semi-double cradle | Semi double cradle |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Fully digital |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | 12V 35W / 35W × 1 |
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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.