SYM VF3i 185 vs Yamaha Sniper 155
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the SYM VF3i 185 and the Yamaha Sniper 155 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc. (MMPI) and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Mitsukoshi Motors Philippines, Inc., via mitsukoshishop.ph.
SYM VF3i 185
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱99,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱4,163
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha Sniper 155
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱125,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱5,246
How they differ
- The SYM VF3i 185 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱99,900, which is ₱26,000 (21%) below the Yamaha Sniper 155 at ₱125,900.
- On installment at our default terms, the VF3i 185 is estimated at ₱4,163 a month against ₱5,246 for the Sniper 155, a difference of ₱1,083 a month.
- The VF3i 185 makes more power (20 PS against 17.9 PS for the Sniper 155).
- The VF3i 185 has more torque (17.4 Nm against 14.4 Nm for the Sniper 155).
- The VF3i 185 has the larger engine (185 cc against 155 cc for the Sniper 155).
- The VF3i 185 carries more fuel (6.5 L against 5.4 L for the Sniper 155).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | SYM VF3i 185Standard, ₱99,900 | Yamaha Sniper 155Standard, ₱125,900 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-stroke, single-cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, single cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 185 cc | 155 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 20 PS | 17.9 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9000 rpm | 9500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 17.4 Nm | 14.4 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7500 | 8000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 55 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed manual | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2000 mm | 1975 mm |
| Width (differs) | 720 mm | 665 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1115 mm | 1085 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1290 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | n/a | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 119 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 6.5 L | 5.4 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Swing arm | Swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc with ABS | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 90/80-17 tubeless | 90/80-17M/C 46P Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 120/70-17 tubeless | 120/70-17M/C 58P Tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Pipe underbone | Backbone |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Front-wheel ABS | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Digital |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Assist and slipper clutch, Hazard lamp |
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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.