Yamaha R15S vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha R15S and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The R15S undercuts the Roadster Pro by ₹39,973, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Roadster Pro takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the R15S and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
R15S
The R15S starts ₹39,973 lower (₹1,60,026 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹1,270 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
R15S
R15S adds dual-channel abs that the Roadster Pro does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets usd front forks, projector headlamp, colour tft console and bluetooth connectivity and 11 more items.
Warranty
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the R15S.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the R15S if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is budget performance seekers
- your priority is first sports bike
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Ola Electric's bigger service network matters
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | R15S | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,60,026 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,84,200 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹97,510 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹8,840 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,20,550 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaR15S | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,60,026 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,070 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 155 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | — |
| Power | 18.1 bhp | — |
| Torque | 14.2 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 46 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | 136 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 142 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 11 L | — |
| Seat height | 815 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1325 mm | — |
| Length | 1990 mm | — |
| Width | 725 mm | — |
| Height | 1135 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 282 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Linked-Type Monocross Suspension | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-R17 | — |
R15S vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the R15S or the Roadster Pro?
- The R15S is cheaper by ₹39,973 at the base variant (₹1,60,026 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the R15S and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹33,300: roughly ₹1,84,200 for the R15S and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, 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 ₹3,20,550 for the R15S and ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹72,380 ahead.
