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KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha MT 15

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or Yamaha MT 15? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and MT 15. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Yamaha MT 15 Price starts at Rs.1.68 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas Yamaha MT 15 is a 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and MT 15 has a mileage of 56.87 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas Yamaha MT 15 is available in 9 colours & 4 variants.

RC 125 vs MT 15

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125Yamaha MT 15 V2
PriceRs.1.90 LakhRs.1.68 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc155 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl56.87 kmpl
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.90 Lakh
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Yamaha MT 15  V2 STD bike
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Rs. 1.68 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.13 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.89 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
10 Litres
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
155 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Calliper Type
Front-4 Piston Radial Fixed& Rear- Single-piston floating calliper
Dual Piston
Braking System
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
WP APEX 43
Upside Down Front Forks
Rear Suspension
WP APEX Monoshock
Linked-type Monocross suspension
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - R17
100/80 - 17
Rear Tyre Size
150/60 - R17
140/70 - R17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
230 mm
220 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
check
check

Instrumentation

Fuel level guage
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Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Basic Warranty
2 Years/30000km
2 Years/30000km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel trellis frame& powder coated
Deltabox

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
124.7 cc
155 cc
Engine Type
4-stroke engine
Liquid cooled& 4-stroke& SOHC& 4-valve
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
-
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
0.048 kwh
Top Speed
120 kmph
130 kmph
Max Torque
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
14.1 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Max Power
14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Cooling type
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 47.2 mm
58 x 58.7 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
40 kmpl
56.87 kmpl
Number of Gears
6 Speed
6 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Riding Modes
Low Battery Indicator
1
-
Average Speed Indicator
1
-
Pillion Footrest
1
1
Under Seat Storage
Handle Type
check
-
Engine Kill Switch
-
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Console Type
Digital
Digital
Seat Style
-
Split
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Radial Tyres
1
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
Brake Assist
-
Double Disc
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
-
2
Slipper Clutch
Wet multi-disc clutch
Wet& Multiple-Disc
Traction Control System
-
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1977 mm
2015 mm
Width
-
800 mm
Height
824 mm
1070 mm
Wheelbase
1341 mm
1325 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
10 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.5 Litres
1.05 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
160 kg
141 kg
Seat Height
824 mm
810 mm

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
  • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
  • Agile handling
  • Riding position is very comfortable for city commutes
  • Looks very youthful & aggressive on the road
  • Loaded with latest features like USD suspension
  • 155cc liquid-cooled engine is very refined & punch-packed
  • Braking is one of the best in its segment
Cons
  • Expensive for a 125cc bike
  • Small engine does not suit the design theme
  • Uncomfortable over long rides
  • Quality is not as good as the R15 sports bike
  • Stiffer rear suspension tends to bounce the bike at times
  • Engine buzzes in mid-range
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Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 125 and Yamaha MT 15 V2

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 125 has features like Handle Type and Yamaha MT 15, on the other hand, has Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

KTM RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and MT 15 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. Yamaha MT 15 has 1070 mm seat height and 10 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 125 and Yamaha MT 15 V2 Owner Reviews

  • RC 125 Review
  • MT 15 Review
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      Vijay
      3 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      1.8
      Not use for work only for style and expensive bike . More petrol consumption. Not support to sitting. And not support to Rapido or Uber or Swiggy or Zomato .
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      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      5.0
      When evaluating comfort is vibration and noise levels. It performs well in this regard.
      Likes (1)
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      anuj
      8 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      5.0
      Nice bike and good mileage looking very spotty bike
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      Shaikh mohammad
      8 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      4.6
      Love to ride it , people don't look at you they look at your bike
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      Yagnik Patel
      8 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      4.2
      1.Superb bike ktm rc 125 2.Best mileage 3.best look nd overall best bike
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