Yamaha R15 V4 vs Suzuki V-Strom SX

Should you buy Yamaha R15 V4 or Suzuki V-Strom SX Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Yamaha R15 V4 price in is Rs 1,73,050 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Suzuki V-Strom SX price in is Rs 1,99,918 (ex-showroom). The engine in the R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS and 14.2 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of V-Strom SX stand at 26.5 PS and 22.2 Nm respectively. Yamaha offers the R15 V4 in 9 colours whereas the Suzuki V-Strom SX comes in 4 colours. Out of 26 user reviews, V-Strom SX scores 4.8 whereas the Yamaha R15 V4 tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 711 user reviews..The Yamaha R15 V4 Mileage is around 45 kmpl, while the Suzuki V-Strom SX Mileage is around 32 kmpl.

R15 V4 vs V-Strom SX

Key Highlights	R15 V4	V-Strom SX
Mileage (Overall)	45 kmpl	32 kmpl
Max Power	18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm	26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-Cooled, 4 Stroke, SOHC, 4 Valves	4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC

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Basic Information	Yamaha R15 V4	Suzuki V-Strom SX
On-Road Price	Rs.1,98,494* Onwards	Rs.2,27,963* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	45 kmpl	32 kmpl
Max Power	18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm	26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Yamaha R15 V4 Reviews	4.8 Based on Suzuki V-Strom SX Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 5,734 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 6,235 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.11,600 R15 V4 Insurance	Rs.12,052 V-Strom SX Insurance
Colours	Metallic RedView All Colours	QY1 Pearl Fresh Blue and YVB Glass Sparkle BlackYU1 Champion Yellow No 2 and YVB Glass Sparkle BlackYWW Pearl Glacier White and YUA Metallic Mat Stellar BlueYVB Glass Sparkle BlackView All Colours
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Basic Information

Yamaha R15 V4

Suzuki V-Strom SX

On-Road Price

Rs.1,98,494* Onwards

Rs.2,27,963* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

45 kmpl

32 kmpl

Max Power

18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm

26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Yamaha R15 V4 Reviews

4.8

Based on Suzuki V-Strom SX Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Adventure Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 5,734

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 6,235

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.11,600
R15 V4 Insurance

Rs.12,052
V-Strom SX Insurance

Colours

Metallic RedView All Colours

QY1 Pearl Fresh Blue and YVB Glass Sparkle BlackYU1 Champion Yellow No 2 and YVB Glass Sparkle BlackYWW Pearl Glacier White and YUA Metallic Mat Stellar BlueYVB Glass Sparkle BlackView All Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-Cooled, 4 Stroke, SOHC, 4 Valves	4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC
Displacement	155 cc	249 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multiple Disc	Wet Multiplate
Ignition	-	Electronic Ignition
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	58 mm	76 mm
Stroke	58.7 mm	54.9 mm
Compression Ratio	11.6 : 1	10.7:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm	22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid-Cooled, 4 Stroke, SOHC, 4 Valves

4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC

Displacement

155 cc

249 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Oil Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	Yes	Yes
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Track,Street	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Quickshifter	Yes	-
Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Side Stand Engine Cut Off Switch, Shift Timing Light, VVA. VVA Indicator	Suzuki Ride Connect
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	-
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Track,Street

Performance
Overall Mileage	45 kmpl	32 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	6.49 Sec	-
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	8.14 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	8.08 Sec	-
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	13.25 Sec	-
Braking 60-0 km/h	18.35 Sec	-
Braking 80-0 km/h	32.70 Sec	-
Braking 100-0 km/h	53.96 Sec	-
Claimed Top Speed	140 kmph	140 kmph
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Performance

Overall Mileage

45 kmpl

32 kmpl

Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)

6.49 Sec

Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)

8.14 Sec

Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)

8.08 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11 L	12 L
Width	725 mm	880 mm
Length	1990 mm	2180 mm
Height	1135 mm	1355 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	1.76 L	2.4 L
Ground Clearance	170 mm	205 mm
Wheelbase	1325 mm	1440 mm
Kerb Weight	141 kg	167 kg
Seat height	815 mm	835 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

11 L

12 L

Width

725 mm

880 mm

Length

1990 mm

2180 mm

Height

1135 mm

1355 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlight	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	282 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	220 mm	220 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 psi	22 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	29 psi	22 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	33 psi	29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	33 psi	29 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

282 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

29 psi

22 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

29 psi

22 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Deltabox	Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Deltabox

Diamond

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Yamaha R15 V4
- TFT console is feature packed
- Razor-sharp handling like a proper sport bike
- VVA (Variable Valve Actuation) makes the engine very tractable at city speeds
Suzuki V-Strom SX
- Has a smooth and refined engine
- Gets a comfortable seating position
- Has a very aggressive design with clean and sharp bodylines

Yamaha R15 V4
- Aggressive riding posture might not suit everybody
- Headlight spread is a bit narrow
- Not the most comfortable for pillion riders
- The R15M top variant is quite expensive; costs almost the same as some 400cc bikes
Suzuki V-Strom SX
- Gets no additional suspension travel than its faired sibling-the Gixxer 250
- Tall seat height of 835mm
- The windscreen is useless above 100kmph

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User Reviews of Comparison

R15 V4
V-Strom SX

S
subir on May 28, 2026
4.5
Yamaha r15 v4 is a great fully faired sports bike
The reason i chose this bike was quite a story in short, i was a student who was about get in college and i needed a bike to travel a quite moderate distance. When i was searching for a bike which is highly affordable as well as stylish on the looks and has great features too! Then i came across this masterpiece which was totally worth it. The ride is great so far. But there are few factors to look for if a beginner is going to buy this bike, as a fully fair bike the biggest issue would be comfort on long ride eg. Posture issue because of the aggressive stance fully fair bikes usually have. But for the short to moderate distance its great soo far. And handling also good, and mileage is better than expected. One more thing to consider, if someone lives in a crowded city like area they can this as this bike isn't a street fighter or naked body bike for city specific conditions. I would absolutely recommend this bike to even a beginner who want to get a thrilling ride experience of a fully fair bike at price rang as low as this, mileage also great compared to other similar bikes, great handling too, maintenance is also fairly rated i would say, totally worth it!
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saiful on Mar 27, 2026
4.2
i love this brand and specially this Yamaha r15
this is not a bike its a dream of every boys and this r15 is a not a model of Yamaha this is us emotion and the r 15 is a legacy and the main point is this look mileage and the segment killer up to 250cc. mileage good looks is too much good and maintain easily and but the top model like M and monster edition you got a good futuristic display and the graphic of sticker are good and you after sitting this bike you feel like you sit a super bike and i got for my r15 bike 42 to 49 mileage. most recommended i love this brand and there all bike are good and you can afford this bike and good quality and value for money you can buy this beast and enjoy your ride this bike and stay safe all time wear helmet.
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avneet on Mar 18, 2026
4.7
Coolest bike of the year
This is a super and stylish bike for everyone in low price. That bike run over road like a plan i enjoyed the ride. Beautifull colour black and golden. That make more to cool bike in this price range 😁😁, one time to ride on it every youngster show your charm to others and glowing make yourself happy on this bike.
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nishikanta on Feb 12, 2026
4.7
proformance
this bike most powerful performance on this segment, looks is very very amazing and aggressive, comfort is average but ok, 155cc bike but challenged and win with a 200cc bike, performance is full aggressive and no heating issues be like good and this engine is so smoothly, I love Yamaha brand company.
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7 4
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subhash on Feb 07, 2026
4.8
If you want a racer buy yamaha r15 to feel good
Because of stylish and racing model i love racing bike and the bike speed minimum about like 150 kms per hr really such a nice bike that r15 when I'm driving i feel like I'm in drag race I'm going for a racing. My first ride on this bike is vijayawada such a awesome ride and my bike done 1 service only about to 146 kms per hr seriously such a nice bike and after that i went to to Bangalore about 600 kms nice ride little bite back not much but i feel like I'm going for a racing everyone looking me like I'm a racer. Yes sure definitely why because when you are buying this yamaha r15 u don't regret for that bike why because it's stylish and racing model about speed very good and forgot about back if you want race bike model u have forgot back why because when you get older you can't drive like this bike's racing model bike's trust buy r15 to feel good to your good and everyone want's you when you are riding yamaha r15
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V
vikas on Jul 13, 2026
4.7
Meaningful touring bike
For bike performance, like engine, comfort, reliability, smooth ride. Availability, It is a great bike to compete with peer bikes. Actually, It is under rated. Overall it is in good package with great price tag. Mileage was also as per my requirement. Pros- bike handling is superb. Engine performance is awesome and AVG is great. Comfortable on good roads. Cons- rear suspension could have been better or softer. Headlight through is not at all good need aux lamp. Horn is like scooty. Daily or occasional touring or commuter, looking for fine engine with great average, at very affordable price. Looking for reliable engine from reliable brand with great network of service centre hassle free bike to enjoy long riding.
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ankit on Apr 14, 2026
4.8
The Great Adventure Touring Bike
I Purchased This Bike On 1 March 2026 This Bike Is Best For Touring With Great Comfort 👍 Reliability Is Also Good I Face No Trouble During My Ride Which Is Good Looks Are Attractive Head Turner For People's But The Instrument Console Looks Outdated Need New Colourfull Display Else Everything Is Fine👍
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O
om on Feb 16, 2026
4.5
Jack of all trades
This bike is a jack of all trades. Reliable, decent power, great handling, economical to maintain. Amazing looks. Nimble in traffic. Just point and shoot. Amazing liquid cool technology. Never you shall face any overheating issue. I have driven my vstorm 250 for close to 25000 kms. Both city and highway, even taken it to Ran of Kutch also to the mountains and regular trips to Rajasthan. The bike is a mile muncher. Upright sitting posture shall keep motivating u to push for more. Stiff suspension gives u great confidence on corners. However slightly to stiff for potholes. Yes it bike you could consider as it ticked all the right boxes for me. However I would personally suggest to take a test drive of all the bikes in the same segment and have open perspective you will definitely shall be inclined to opt for the vstorm because of its versatility and looks.
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naveen on Jan 30, 2026
4.8
Perfect bike
great machine for long drives and city ride, decent mileage and ultimate riding comfort. Good power, excellent riding posture. Good weight balance, Brake bite could have been more effective. Built quality not upto the mark but decent, service is not up to the mark, suzuki should work on its service quality.
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K
karthik on Oct 28, 2025
5.0
Comfortable and great for tall riders
I picked this bike after checking many online reviews. I saw that it was good for tall people and had great comfort. I wanted bike that looked nice and was also good for city and village roads. I liked the way it feels when you sit on it. It was not too heavy and had a big seat. That is why I chose this bike. It felt like a good deal. I ride it every day to college and for trips. The engine is smooth, and I love how it moves fast when needed. I rode on hills and also through bad roads. The bike stayed strong and soft. No big shakes. The brakes are fast and work well. It never gave me trouble. It feels light and steady. Riding this bike makes me feel very free and safe. Yes, I really think others should try this bike. It is perfect for young people and also for people who want safety. It is easy to control and also good for fun rides. I have had no problem with it, and that is why I always recommend it. The design is also nice. I would say yes, go buy this bike if you want fun, comfort, and safety in one.
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FAQs on Yamaha R15 V4 and Suzuki V-Strom SX

Q) Which bike is better Yamaha R15 V4 or Suzuki V-Strom SX?

A) As per our average user rating, Yamaha R15 V4 has a score of 4.5/5 while Suzuki V-Strom SX has rate of 4.8 /5.

Q) Which bike among Yamaha R15 V4 and Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper?

A) Yamaha R15 V4 price starts at Rs 1,73,050 & Suzuki V-Strom SX price starts at Rs 1,99,918 in Delhi . Yamaha R15 V4 is cheaper between these.

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