Ferrato FEV 650 vs Yamaha R15 V4
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ferrato FEV 650 and Yamaha R15 V4 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The FEV 650 undercuts the R15 V4 by ₹15,693, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The FEV 650 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the FEV 650 and 7.5/10 for the R15 V4.
Category by category
Price
FEV 650
The FEV 650 starts ₹15,693 lower (₹1,59,999 against ₹1,75,692), about ₹500 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
FEV 650
The FEV 650 is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
R15 V4
R15 V4 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 128 against 53 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
R15 V4
R15 V4 adds dual-channel abs and traction control that the FEV 650 does not have on any variant.
Features
FEV 650
FEV 650 gets turn-by-turn navigation, usb charging port, keyless start and regenerative braking and 4 more items.
City manners
R15 V4
R15 V4 is 23 kg lighter and taller in the seat (815 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
FEV 650
FEV 650 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the R15 V4.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the FEV 650 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is daily commuting without petrol
- your priority is riders who want a bike, not a scooter
Buy the R15 V4 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Yamaha's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | FEV 650 | R15 V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,59,999 | ₹1,75,692 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,63,747 | ₹2,04,939 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹13,375 | ₹97,510 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,860 | ₹9,836 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,94,982 | ₹3,42,285 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | FerratoFEV 650 | YamahaR15 V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,59,999 | ₹1,75,692 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,070 | ₹5,570 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 155 cc |
| Engine type | — | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | — | 18.1 bhp |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 14.2 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 46 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | Automatic | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 6.5 kW | — |
| Battery | 4.4 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 198 km | — |
| Charging time | 5 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 95 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 164 kg | 141 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 11 L |
| Seat height | 700 mm | 815 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm | 1325 mm |
| Length | 2065 mm | 1990 mm |
| Width | 695 mm | 725 mm |
| Height | 1065 mm | 1135 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 282 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Suspension | Upside Down Front Forks |
| Rear suspension | Mono Shock Suspension | Linked-Type Monocross Suspension |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-R17 | 140/70-R17 |
FEV 650 vs R15 V4: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the FEV 650 or the R15 V4?
- The FEV 650 is cheaper by ₹15,693 at the base variant (₹1,59,999 against ₹1,75,692 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the FEV 650 and R15 V4 in Delhi?
- About ₹41,192: roughly ₹1,63,747 for the FEV 650 and ₹2,04,939 for the R15 V4, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,94,982 for the FEV 650 and ₹3,42,285 for the R15 V4, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The FEV 650 comes out ₹1,47,303 ahead.
