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Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic - [2018]
This edition of the Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic is the 5 speed | Automatic version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin.This particular Yamaha T-150 has a 150cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Single-Cylinder Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Single-Cylinder engine, Scooter style motorbike includes the Honda AF24 Giorno - [2015]
The 2018 T-150 shares its Single-Cylinder engine and Scooter style configuration with the likes of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the T-150's Scooter style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno | 2015cc.2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 | 2016cc.
Weighing in at 116 kgs (255 lbs) this makes the Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2024 Honda CB 300 F Twister, give or take 50kg.
The 2018 Yamaha T-150 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 150cc 4 valve Single-Cylinder 1 cylinder engine produces 15.1 bhp (11 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 10.1 lb-ft (13.6 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha T-150 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2024 Honda CB 300 F Twister has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2018 Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic.
The 2018 Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic has a Power to weight ratio of 130.1 bhp per ton and 87.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 T-150 competing with the 2024 Honda CB 300 F Twister [155.0 bhp\ton] and the 2022 Honda ADV 350 [154.8 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha T-150 generating around 87.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 250 R [112.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 250 R-SP [112.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 28.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 29.0 secs, this makes the Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic similar in acceleration to the 2018 Yamaha T-150 GP Edition (28.4 secs) and the 2015 Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic (28.4 secs). This Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2018 Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic and the 1977 Honda CB 250 T Dream Hawk
When talking about the performance of the 2018 Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1977 Honda CB 250 T Dream Hawk (0 secs) and the 2006 Yamaha XT 250 Serow (0 secs).
The 2018 version of the Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2018 T-150 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2018 Yamaha T-150 Semi-Automatic then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
Suzuki GSX-S 1000 Special Edition.
Engine Capacity: 999 cc
Top Speed: 145 mph
Quarter Mile: 10.3 secs @ 0 mph
