Yamaha R15V4 Mileage

The Yamaha R15V4's single-cylinder engine uses Variable Valve Actuation, which alters valve timing to add top-end performance at higher revs, the starting point for understanding its fuel efficiency.
 

• ARAI-certified mileage: 51.4kpl.

• Autocar India's own testing: around 37.2kpl in the city, near 50kpl on the highway.

• Owner-reported real-world average: closer to 45kpl, sitting between Autocar's city and highway figures.

• Lean on the top-end punch frequently and mileage drops; ride within a moderate rev range and the engine returns closer to its certified efficiency.

• Both the base model and the top model share the same 6-speed manual transmission, assist-and-slipper clutch and VVA-equipped motor, so there is no mileage difference between them; the choice should be made on the quickshifter, not fuel economy.