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Yamaha R15 V4 vs Yamaha R15M in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance
Yamaha R15 V4Yamaha R15M
Ex-showroom priceRs 6.16 lakh – Rs 6.4 lakhRs 6.34 lakh – Rs 6.4 lakh
Fuelpetrolpetrol
Variants on sale62
DistributorMAW Rides Pvt. Ltd.MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd.
Variant-wise prices (July 14, 2026)

Yamaha R15 V4

R15 V4रु 6,15,900
(DPBMY)रु 6,39,900
Mरु 6,39,900
Racing Blueरु 6,34,900
Dark Knightरु 6,34,900
BS6रु 6,34,900

Yamaha R15M

R15Mरु 6,39,900
Yamaha R15Mरु 6,33,900
Specifications — R15 V4 (DPBMY) vs R15M Yamaha R15M
CategoryYamaha R15 V4Yamaha R15M
Battery & Range
  • Fuel tank: 11 litres (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Mileage: 51 kmpl ARAI-equivalent listed for R15 V4 (team-bhp.com).
  • Fuel tank capacity: 11 litres
  • Claimed mileage: 40 kmpl
  • 155cc liquid-cooled FI engine, BS6-compliant
  • Engine output: 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
  • Torque: 14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • 155 cc liquid-cooled SOHC 4-valve single-cylinder engine (maw2wheelers.com).
  • 6-speed transmission with fuel injection and VVA (nepalautotrader.com).
  • Power: 18.4 PS at 10,000 rpm (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Torque: 14.2 Nm at 7,500 rpm (iyamaha.co.in).
  • 155cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve single-cylinder
  • Fuel injection with VVA (variable valve actuation)
  • 6-speed gearbox, wet multi-plate clutch
  • Electric starter only, no kick start
  • Claimed top speed: 140 km/h
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Wheelbase: 1325 mm (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Ground clearance: 170 mm (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Wheelbase: 1325 mm
  • Ground clearance: 170 mm
  • Seat height: 815 mm
  • Kerb weight: 142 kg
Dimensions
  • Overall length: 1990 mm (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Overall width: 725 mm (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Overall height: 1135 mm (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Kerb weight: 142 kg (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Overall length: 1990 mm
  • Overall width: 725 mm
  • Overall height: 1135 mm
  • Sports bike body type, faired design
Cargo
  • Underseat storage: Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13).
  • No dedicated underseat cargo storage mentioned (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
  • Pillion seat present but sporty and compact
Comfort & Interior
  • Split-seat sport riding position (maw2wheelers.com).
  • Assist and slipper clutch improves downshift comfort (throttlenepal.com).
  • Clip-on handlebars with aggressive riding posture
  • Split seats with special seat design on R15M
  • Upside-down front forks improve ride quality
  • Linked-type monocross rear suspension
  • Seat height 815 mm may feel tall for short riders
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Bluetooth-connected LCD console (nepalautotrader.com).
  • Y-Connect connectivity features are mentioned by Nepal portals (throttlenepal.com).
  • Fully digital instrument cluster
  • Bluetooth-enabled instrument console, Yamaha connectivity
  • Two display modes: Street and Track
  • Gear position indicator and trip functions
  • Engine kill switch and hazard light not specifically detailed (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
Safety
  • Dual-channel ABS (iyamaha.co.in).
  • Traction control system in Nepal listing (maw2wheelers.com).
  • Disc brakes front and rear (nepalautotrader.com).
  • Dual-channel ABS standard
  • Traction control system standard on R15M
  • Quick shifter standard on R15M
  • Front disc brake: 282 mm
  • Rear disc brake: 220 mm
  • Tubeless tyres front and rear
Design & Exterior
  • Full-fairing supersport styling inspired by the R1 (nepalautotrader.com).
  • Bi-functional Class-D LED headlamp with M-shaped intake duct (nepalautotrader.com).
  • Racing Blue variant is the Quick Shifter colorway (throttlenepal.com).
  • Sporty full-faired design inspired by bigger R-series
  • USD front forks with golden finish
  • Metallic Grey colour officially highlighted
  • Special graphics, 3D R15M emblem, special seat
  • Alloy wheels, 100/80-17 front tyre
  • 140/70R17 radial rear tyre
  • LED headlamp and LED tail/turn indicators
Sales & Imports
  • Official Nepal price listed at NRs. 639,900 (maw2wheelers.com).
  • Available through authorized Yamaha Nepal dealers nationwide (throttlenepal.com).
  • Authorised distributor: MAW Enterprises, Yamaha Nepal
  • Officially available in Nepal bike market
  • Positioned above standard R15 V4 in pricing
  • Launch reported as latest Yamaha sports bike in Nepal
Value for Money Verdict
  • Premium 150cc supersport with strong feature list for Nepal market (nepalautotrader.com).
  • Higher-priced than commuter 150cc bikes but more performance-focused (maw2wheelers.com).
  • Price around Rs 6,33,900 on-road Nepal
  • Earlier launch price quoted as Rs 5,79,900
  • Higher price than base R15 V4 by ~Rs 30,000
  • Offers advanced features: traction control, quick shifter
  • Considered premium entry-level sports bike
Pros
  • Strong 155cc VVA engine (maw2wheelers.com).
  • Traction control included (maw2wheelers.com).
  • Quick Shifter available on Racing Blue (maw2wheelers.com).
  • Strong performance from 155cc VVA engine
  • Advanced safety: dual-channel ABS and traction control
  • Quick shifter standard for sportier riding
  • Modern Bluetooth digital console with two modes
  • Aggressive R-series styling and premium feel
Cons
  • Pillion comfort is limited by sport seating (inferred from split-seat sport design; maw2wheelers.com).
  • Underseat storage is not officially published (As of: 2026-07-13).
  • Price is high for the 150cc segment (maw2wheelers.com).
  • High seat height may be challenging for shorter riders
  • Aggressive riding posture less comfortable for daily commuting
  • Premium pricing versus other 150–160cc bikes
  • Underseat and practical storage limited (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Yamaha R15 V4 or Yamaha R15M?

As of July 2026, the Yamaha R15 V4 starts at Rs 6.16 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.18 lakh less than the Yamaha R15M at Rs 6.34 lakh.

What is the price of the Yamaha R15 V4 and Yamaha R15M in Nepal?

The Yamaha R15 V4 costs Rs 6.16 lakh to Rs 6.4 lakh and the Yamaha R15M costs Rs 6.34 lakh to Rs 6.4 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Yamaha R15 V4 or the Yamaha R15M?

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