The R15 has, naturally, seen several upgrades since '08 and is now up to Verison 4 (or V4). These days, the bike is fronting a slightly more powerful 155cc liquid-cooled engine that's pushed the ...

The YZF-R15 was introduced in 2008, with the second generation of the bike being released in India three years later. Yamaha offers the new bike in the standard YZF-R15 version as well as a deluxe ...

2025 Hero Karizma XMR vs Yamaha R15: Both motorcycles are offered at a similar price point. While the R15 is a more performance focussed machine, the Karizma is a better all-rounder.

Overall, the Karizma XMR is a sports tourer whereas the R15 is a serious sport bike. Hero Karizma XMR: Yamaha R15: Ex-showroom price: Rs 1.73 lakh (introductory) Rs 1.82–1.95 lakh: TOPICS.