The upcoming Aprilia GPR 150 (RS 150) is a direct rival to the Yamaha R15 V3 ABS. The lightweight motorcycle was seen for the first time in a production-ready guise at a dealer meeting, hinting at a launch event at the Auto Expo in February 2020.

The GPR 150 comes with 18HP of claimed power output and weighs lighter in comparison to the R15 V3. On the other hand, Yamaha will have a clear benefit of an extensive dealership network whereas the Piaggio group has more presence in the South Asian states.

Aprilia GPR 150 features USD forks and thus, pricing will stay premium in comparison to the R15 V3. The expected price gap between both the models will stay around NRS 40,000.

Aprilia is using the China-based design for the Nepalese market, leaving behind the popular RS 125-inspired design that is on sale in the European countries. The most powerful bike of its segment, the Yamaha R15 V3 is good for 19.3HP of maximum output. Here is a quick comparison between the R15 V3 and the GPR 150.

Engine & Gearbox

Aprilia GPR 150:

• Displacement: 149.2cc
• No. of Cylinders: Single
• Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
• Max. Power: 18 HP @ 9750 rpm
• Max. Torque: 14 Nm @ 7500 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection

YZF-R15 Version 3:

• Displacement: 155.1cc
• No. of Cylinders: Single
• Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
• Max. Power: 19.3 HP @ 10,000 rpm
• Max. Torque: 14.7 Nm @ 8500 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection

Brakes & Suspension

Aprilia GPR 150:

• Front Brake: 300mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake: 218mm Single Disc
• 2-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: USD Forks
• Rear Suspension: Monoshock

YZF-R15 Version 3:

• Front Brake: 282mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake: 220mm Single Disc
• 2-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension: Monoshock

Dimensions & Weight

Aprilia GPR 150:

• Overall Length – 1950 mm
• Overall Width – 770 mm
• Overall Height – 1100 mm
• Wheelbase – 1345 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 140 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 15.4 litres

YZF-R15 Version 3:

• Overall Length – 1990 mm
• Overall Width – 725 mm
• Overall Height – 1135 mm
• Wheelbase – 1325 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 142 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 11 litres

Front & Rear Tyres

Aprilia GPR 150:

• Front Tyre – 100/80-17
• Rear Tyre – 130/70-17

YZF-R15 Version 3:

• Front Tyre – 100/80-17
• Rear Tyre – 140/70-17

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