Yamaha YZF R15 V3 vs Hero Xpulse 200T

BikeWale brings you comparison of Yamaha YZF R15 V3 and Hero Xpulse 200T. The ex-showroom price of Yamaha YZF R15 V3 is ₹ 1,53,439 and Hero Xpulse 200T is ₹ 1,16,800. Yamaha YZF R15 V3 is available in 1 colour and 4 variants and Hero Xpulse 200T is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Yamaha YZF R15 V3 and Hero Xpulse 200T.

YZF R15 V3 vs Xpulse 200T Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	YZF R15 V3	Xpulse 200T
Price	₹ 1,53,439	₹ 1,16,800
Capacity	155 cc	199.6 cc
Power	18.37 bhp @ 10000 rpm	17.83 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	42 kmpl	40 kmpl

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YZF R15 V3

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,53,439
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Xpulse 200T

Version
Standard - BS6

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₹ 1,16,800
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YZF R15 V3
Dual Channel ABS - BS VI
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Xpulse 200T
Standard - BS6
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	18.37 bhp @ 10,000 rpm	17.83 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	14.1 Nm @ 8,500 rpm	16.15 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	155	199.6
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	66.5
Stroke (mm)	59	57.5
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	11.6 : 1	10:01
Ignition	TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)	Digital DC CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multiple-disc	Multi Plate Wet Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11	13
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	462	520
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	42	40
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	282	276
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	220	220
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/80-17M/C 52P (Tubeless)	100/80-17 (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size	140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)	130/70 -R17 Radial (Tubeless)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic (37 mm Dia) with anti friction bush
Rear Suspension	Swingarm (link suspension)	7 step Rider-adjustable Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	142	154
Overall Length (mm)	1,990	2,120
Overall Width (mm)	725	807
Overall Height (mm)	1,135	1,090
Wheelbase (mm)	1,325	--
Ground Clearance (mm)	170	177
Seat Height (mm)	815	799
Chassis Type	Deltabox	Diamond Type

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB charging port	No	--
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	--
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	--
Low Battery Indicator	No	--
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	--
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	--
Battery	12 V, 4.0 Ah(10 HR)	12 V - 4 Ah (MF Battery)
Headlight Type	LED Headlamp	LED Head Lamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	12V, 10W×2 / 12V, 10W×2	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Excellent handling characteristics
- Potent and a high-revving 155cc engine
- Instrument cluster is great to look at
- Gets modern features
- Offers comfortable riding position
- Has good handling dynamics
Could be better
- Riding position is a bit aggressive
- Uncomfortable for pillion
- Quite expensive
- Doesn’t get option of fuel-injected engine
- Vibrates at high speed

Colors


Available Colours	Thunder Grey	Matte Shield Gold Sports Red Panther Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(1950 ratings) 555 reviews	4.6(81 ratings) 34 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	4	4
Maintenance cost	4	4
Extra Features	5	4

Reviews

Most recent

R15 v3 full review

Excellent model and design, mileage is unbelievable. Good riding position. Nice look,

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Value for money, touring bike.

One of the best bike in 1 lakh. I ride 50 km's daily and I am getting mileage of 45 k

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