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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.1.91 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 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Yamaha MT 15 is available in 7 colours & 4 variants.

RC 125 vs MT 15

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125Yamaha MT 15 V2
PriceRs.1.91 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
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Rs. 1.91 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
2.15 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.89 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
4.1
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

Braking System
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
282
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
32
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
39
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
36
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
WAPE43
UpsidDowFronForks
Rear Suspension
WP APEX MoNoshock
Linked-type MoNocross suspension
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - R17
100/80 - 17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel trellis frame& powder coated
Deltabox

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
TCI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
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
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
0.048 kwh
Top Speed
120 kmph
130 kmph
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 47.2 mm
58 mm x 58.7 mm
Configuration
12.8:1
11.6 : 1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
Call/SMS Alerts
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
Radial Tyres
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check

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
Seat Height
824 mm
810 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
160 kg
141 kg

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

Safety

RC 125 comes loaded with Switchable ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. MT 15 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 125 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Handle Type, Side Stand Indicator and Yamaha MT 15, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, 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
    • A
      Ameen
      3 Month ago
      3.0
      Good in mileage and stylish compared to other bikes. Good looking, stylish, nice for college students, office use. Best in class KTM RC 125.
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      Vijay
      9 Month ago
      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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      Likes (3)
      Reply
    • A
      Anonymous
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      When evaluating comfort is vibration and noise levels. It performs well in this regard.
      Likes (1)
      Reply
    • a
      anuj
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      Nice bike and good mileage looking very spotty bike
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      Reply
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      Shaikh mohammad
      1 Year ago
      4.6
      Love to ride it , people don't look at you they look at your bike
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