Sport bikes in Indonesia became popular after the appearance of Yamaha YZF-R15 or in India known as the Yamaha R15 V2.0 in 2014. The motorcycle sport had been around a long time in Indonesia. Sure we got some sport bikes ever present in Indonesia include Kawasaki AR125 (sold as Binter AR125), Honda NSR150, Kawasaki Victor (sold as Kawasaki Ninja 150), Yamaha RZR, Yamaha TZM, Suzuki RGR, Suzuki FXR 150, Cagiva Mito 125, Aprilia RS125 and many more. After several years, we only stuck to Thailand built Honda CBR150R, now it's time to get revenge because almost all motorcycle manufacturers in Indonesia to make 150cc sport bikes. Now the question is, who is the best?
There are 3 Japanese brands bike contestants here. Honda with All New CBR150R, Yamaha with All New YZF-R15 VVA (also called R15 V3) and Suzuki GSX-R150. Indeed there are other brands such as local brands named Viar. Unfortunately this local brand still rely on old technology that is less relevant to today. For an illustration, all bikes are Indonesian build and soon will be sold worldwide in some countries like India, Thailand, Vietnam, Philipines even European Union countrues. The Suzuki GSX-R150 is sold at the cheapest price with 27 million Rupiah in promo price and 29 million Rupiah in normal price. Honda CBR sold for 34 million rupiah while Yamaha R15 35 million rupiah. Now, let's begin the comparison.
Look and Feel
Suzuki's smallest GSX families is the smallest in this comparation. This bike has 2.020mm length, 700mm width and 1.075 height with 785mm seat height. Honda with CBR has 1.983mm length, 694mm width and 1.038mm height with 787mm seat height. The biggest bike here is Yamaha R15 V3 with 1.990mm length, 725mm width and 1.135mm width with 815mm seat height. For people with 170cm height like me, GSX and CBR are proper fit for sure. The Yamaha R15 feels like 250cc machine despite its only 155cc.
For the model, it must be admitted that Yamaha R15 looks like another Yamaha's big bike Yamaha such as Yamaha R1 and Yamaha R6 thanks to the air scoop on the front. I think the CBR's front windshield is too small and made it look odd even though the LED headlights made it look cool. Suzuki GSX itself looks different with single model headlights that look elegant but look less good than its competitors. In the middle section, I think the three are equivalent. Looking at the back, these three bikes are equally sporty look. Plus value is on the CBR that looks futuristic with full horizontal LED lights. Yamaha R15 itself looks friendly for passengers while GSX's passenger seat looks too extreme for passenger.
Engine and performance
Firstly, I must say sorry for CBR user out there. With a new DOHC engine different from Thai built CBR150, the Honda CBR is only capable of generating power of 16.9 HP at 9000 RPM and maximum torque of 13.7 Nm at 7000 RPM. Very far compared to Suzuki GSX R150 which has power 18.9 Hp at 10500 RPM and maximum torque of 14 Nm at 9000 RPM and Yamaha R15 V3 which has 19.03 Hp power at 10000 RPM and 14.7 Nm of torque at 8500 RPM. All three use 6 speed manual transmission. All of these bikes use DOHC engine except Yamaha R15 which uses SOHC engine with VVA (Variable Valve Actuation). This VVA has the same workings as the VTEC technology installed in Honda cars where at low RPM, the camshaft will regulate the valve to be fuel efficient while at a high RPM the entire potential of this engine is deployed. If we do a drag race, GSX R150 will certainly win against R15 because although their power is almost same, but the GSX has lighter weight as well as GSX has more wild power than R15 when economical mode VVA activated.
For cornering performance, CBR has good reputation for great handling capabilities. Compared with GSX, I can corner harder using this Suzuki's machine that have clear advantages about shorter wheelbase and lighter weight. Thanks to Prolink suspension, I dont feel too much skidding at exit corner. For Yamaha R15, since I havent tested it at proper condition, I cant give any comment.
Features
All these bikes has equipped with LCD speedometer, LED headlight, single shock absorber at rear, disc brake at front and rear side. With hinger price, you can get Yamaha R15 with special features such as inverted telescopic font suspension, banana swing arm, and big bike feel witch is not available in CBR and GSX. With lower prices, GSX clearly worth for money compared with CBR witch is seems like a base model with higher price. The only CBR's advantages is only all LED lamp such as stop lamp and corner lamp.
Conclusion
If I had to take one of these bike, I will end up buying a GSX-R150. Its cheap, its surprisingly quick, great rev happy engine, lightweight, and nimble. Sure its not as good looking as CBR150R or even YZF-R15 but who cares. I can do a customization to it. If you had more money, go get the R15 V3. Its good looking, rich feature, and feels like a bigger bike despite its only 150cc.
Specification
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Yamaha All New R15 VVA |
Honda All New CBR150R |
Suzuki GSX-R150 |
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Dimension (L x W x H) |
1.990 x 725 x 1.135 mm |
1.983 x 694 x 1.038 mm |
2.020 x 700 x 1.075 mm |
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Seat height |
815 mm |
787 mm |
785 mm |
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Wheelbase |
1.325 mm |
1.311 mm |
1.300 mm |
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Wet weight |
137 kg |
135 kg (dry) |
131 kg |
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Engine |
4-stroke SOHC 4 valve with VVA |
4-stroke DOHC 4 valve |
4-stroke DOHC 4 valve |
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Engine volume |
155,1 cc |
149,2 cc |
147,3 cc |
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Bore x stroke |
58 x 58,7 mm |
57,3 x 57,8 mm |
62,0 × 48,8 mm |
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Transmission |
6-speed |
6-speed |
6-speed |
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Maximum power (on crank) |
19.03 Hp @10.000 rpm |
16.9 Hp @9.000 rpm |
18.9 Hp @10.500 rpm |
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Maximum torque (on crank) |
14.7 Nm @8.500 rpm |
13.7 Nm @7.000 rpm |
14.0 Nm @9.000 rpm |
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Fuel tank capacity |
11 liter |
12 liter |
11 liter |
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Fuel System |
Fuel Injection |
Fuel Injection |
Fuel Injection |
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Chassis |
Alumunium twin spar (Deltabox) |
Diamond thuss frame |
Diamond |
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Front tyre size |
100/80-17M/C 52P |
100/80-17 52P(TL) |
90/80-17(TL) |
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Rear tyre size |
140/70-17M/C 66S |
130/70-17 62P (TL) |
130/70-17 (TL) |
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Front brake |
Ventilated disc brake |
Ventilated disc brake |
Ventilated disc brake (petal shaped) |
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Rear brake |
Ventilated disc brake |
Ventilated disc brake |
Ventilated disc brake |
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Front suspension |
Telescopic inverted |
Telescopic |
Telescopic |
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Rear suspension |
Monoshock |
Monoshock with Pro-Link |
Monoshock |
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