Yamaha MT 15 has already created a lot of buzz around youths. But is it worthy of it? Already market leading bikes are outdated in comparison to it, or this bike is creating the buzz around industry just because, it is recently launched?
We will try to find the answer only by having a detailed comparison of this bike with others in the same segment. In the last article, we compare this newly introduced Yamaha MT 15 with legendary Yamaha R15. Now we will take this series further and will compare it with Honda Hornet 160r. This 160 cc motorcycle is also have marked an impressive figure of sales in the Indian motorcycle market and still attracting a lot of potential buyers.
Honda Hornet vs. Yamaha MT 15 is exciting and essential because they are from the same segment and engine capacity is approx. equal of both the bikes. Both are the street winner and seems agile enough to provide the fun ride to bikers.
We will compare the higher end of both the bikes Yamaha MT 15 and Honda Hornet 160r, so we will have the best possible idea after comparison. So, let’s start the comparison of Yamaha MT 15 with Honda Hornet 160r in terms of Engine specifications.
Yamaha MT 15 vs Honda Hornet 160r Engine Comparison
Price: INR 1,36,000 (Ex-Showroom, Bangalore)
Top Speed: 130 Kmph
Mileage: 35-40 kmpl
| Engine Description | 4-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4-valve |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection |
| Displacement | 155 cc |
| Maximum Power | 19.30 HP @ 10,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm |
| No. of Cylinder | 1 |
| Lubrication | Wet |
| Compression Ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Bore | 58.0 mm |
| Stroke | 58.7 mm |
| No. of Gears | 6 |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate type |
Price: INR 93,000 (Ex-Showroom, Bangalore)
Top Speed: 130 Kmph
Mileage: 40-46 kmpl
| Engine Description | Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection |
| Displacement | 162.71 cc |
| Maximum Power | 14.90 HP @ 8500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 14.50 NM @ 6500 rpm |
| No. of Cylinder | 1 |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Compression Ratio | 10:01 |
| Bore | 57.3 mm |
| Stroke | 63.09 mm |
| No. of Gears | 5 |
| Clutch | Wet Multi-plate |
Yamaha MT 15 vs Honda Hornet 160r Dimension
| Overall Length | 2020 mm |
| Overall Width | 800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1070 mm |
| Seat Height | 810 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1335 mm |
| Kerb/wet Weight | 138 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10 litres |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 0.95 litres |
| Overall Length | 2041 mm |
| Overall Width | 783 mm |
| Overall Height | 1091 mm |
| Seat Height | 790 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 164 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1346 mm |
| Kerb/wet Weight | 141 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 litres |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 0.9 litres |
Comparison of Yamaha MT 15 with Honda Hornet 160r on Brakes, Suspension & Tyre
| Front Brake | 282mm Single Disc |
| Rear Brake | 220mm Single Disc |
| ABS | Yes |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock |
| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 M/C 54S |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17 M/C 66S |
| Front Wheel | 17-inch |
| Rear Wheel | 17-inch |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels |
| Tubeless Tyre | Yes |
| Front Brake | 276mm Disc with a triple-pot Nissin caliper |
| Rear Brake | 220mm Disc with a single-pot Nissin caliper |
| ABS | Yes |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock |
| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 (MRF Zapper FYM) |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17 (MRF Zapper FYM) |
| Front Wheel | 17-inch |
| Rear Wheel | 17-inch |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels |
| Tubeless Tyre | Yes |
Yamaha MT 15 and Honda Hornet 160r comparison conclusion
Engine displacement is higher than MT15 for Hornet 160r but a powerhouse it not producing enough power to match the MT max. power figures of 19.30 bhp. We’ll have seen some advancement in Yamaha MT 15, and it was expected, because in this crowded competition if you have to survive, then you need to offer some unique power packed bike.
In dimension comparison of MT 15 vs. Hornet 160, we can see that here again Yamaha MT 15 is more agile then Honda hornet 160r and it is following the same tradition of previously launched Yamaha bikes. Whether they launch full-faired sports bike or they love to offer the naked street winner agile bikes, focusing on the college students.
Brakes and tyres have nothing special to discuss, both of them are offering approx. same quality material and specification. The first thing you’ve notices is the price in this comparison of Yamaha MT 15 and Honda Hornet 160.
Now the question is, “Is it worth to spend INR 40,000 extra for just 4.4 more bhp and no extra offering?”
It could be if you want a newly launched bike of you are a Yamaha fanboy. But what if you’re practical and use the bike for daily city commuting?
No doubt Yamaha MT 15 is offering more power, and we can consider its look also as a level up in comparison of Hornet 160, but on the price factor it is on bit higher side, now we have to wait to see the real enthusiasm for this bike and sales figure.
Stay tuned with us to have more comparison of Yamaha MT 15 with other segment leaders or top selling bikes.
