Suzuki V-Strom 160 vs Yamaha MT-15
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Suzuki V-Strom 160 and the Yamaha MT-15 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Suzuki Philippines, Inc. and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki V-Strom 160
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱146,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱6,083
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 Suzuki V-Strom 160 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱146,000, which is ₱34,000 (19%) below the Yamaha MT-15 at ₱180,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the V-Strom 160 is estimated at ₱6,083 a month against ₱7,500 for the MT-15, a difference of ₱1,417 a month.
- The MT-15 makes more power (19.3 PS against 15 PS for the V-Strom 160).
- The MT-15 has more torque (14.7 Nm against 14 Nm for the V-Strom 160).
- The V-Strom 160 has the larger engine (162 cc against 155 cc for the MT-15).
- The V-Strom 160 has the lower seat at 795 mm, 15 mm below the MT-15, which matters for shorter riders.
- The V-Strom 160 is the heavier bike (148 kg against 133 kg for the MT-15).
- The V-Strom 160 carries more fuel (13 L against 10 L for the MT-15).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Suzuki V-Strom 160Standard, ₱146,000 | Yamaha MT-15Standard, ₱180,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-stroke, 2-valves, SOHC, air-cooled | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, single cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 162 cc | 155 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 15 PS | 19.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8000 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 14 Nm | 14.7 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6500 | 8500 rpm |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 46.2 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 5-speed manual | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2025 mm | 1965 mm |
| Width (differs) | 775 mm | 800 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1195 mm | 1065 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1345 mm | 1335 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 795 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 160 mm | 155 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 148 kg | 133 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 13 L | 10 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic, oil damped | Upside down telescopic fork (USD) |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Swing arm, oil damped | Swingarm (link-type monocross) |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 100/80-17 M/C 52S | 110/70-17 M/C 54S Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 130/70-17 M/C 62S | 140/70-17 M/C 66S Tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Deltabox |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Dual-channel ABS | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | Inverted digital display | Digital (inverted LCD) |
| Headlight (differs) | LED with daytime running light | Mono Focus LED |
| Other features (differs) | USB port, 7-step adjustable rear suspension, windscreen, centre stand, hazard switch | Assist and slipper clutch, Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 3 years from purchase by the first owner or 30,000 km, whichever comes first | n/a |
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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.