Ferrato FEV 650 vs Yamaha R15S
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ferrato FEV 650 and Yamaha R15S are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹27 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
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 7/10 for the R15S.
Category by category
Price
FEV 650
The FEV 650 starts ₹27 lower (₹1,59,999 against ₹1,60,026), about ₹0 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
R15S
R15S has the better power-to-weight ratio: 127 against 53 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
R15S
R15S adds dual-channel abs that the FEV 650 does not have on any variant.
Features
FEV 650
FEV 650 gets bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, ride modes and usb charging port and 6 more items.
City manners
R15S
R15S is 22 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 R15S.
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 R15S 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 | R15S |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,59,999 | ₹1,60,026 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,63,747 | ₹1,87,645 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹13,375 | ₹97,510 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,860 | ₹9,008 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,94,982 | ₹3,24,163 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | FerratoFEV 650 | YamahaR15S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,59,999 | ₹1,60,026 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,070 | ₹5,070 |
| 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 | 136 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 164 kg | 142 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 | Telescopic Fork |
| 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 R15S: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the FEV 650 or the R15S?
- The FEV 650 is cheaper by ₹27 at the base variant (₹1,59,999 against ₹1,60,026 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the FEV 650 and R15S in Delhi?
- About ₹23,898: roughly ₹1,63,747 for the FEV 650 and ₹1,87,645 for the R15S, 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 ₹3,24,163 for the R15S, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The FEV 650 comes out ₹1,29,181 ahead.
