Yamaha R15 V4 vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha R15 V4 and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The R15 V4 undercuts the Roadster Pro by ₹24,307, 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 7.5/10 for the R15 V4 and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
R15 V4
The R15 V4 starts ₹24,307 lower (₹1,75,692 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹770 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
R15 V4
R15 V4 adds dual-channel abs and traction control that the Roadster Pro does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets colour tft console, turn-by-turn navigation, usb charging port and keyless start and 7 more items.
Warranty
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the R15 V4.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the R15 V4 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is weekend track days
- your priority is enthusiast first 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 | R15 V4 | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,75,692 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,01,400 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹97,510 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹9,668 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,38,578 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaR15 V4 | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,75,692 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,570 | ₹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 | 140 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 141 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 | Upside Down Front Forks | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Linked-Type Monocross Suspension | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-R17 | — |
R15 V4 vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the R15 V4 or the Roadster Pro?
- The R15 V4 is cheaper by ₹24,307 at the base variant (₹1,75,692 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the R15 V4 and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹16,100: roughly ₹2,01,400 for the R15 V4 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 ₹3,38,578 for the R15 V4 and ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹90,408 ahead.
