user

Yamaha MT 15 vs Hero Karizma XMR

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha MT 15 or Hero Karizma XMR? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between MT 15 and Karizma XMR. Yamaha MT 15 Price starts at Rs.1.68 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Karizma XMR Price starts at Rs.1.81 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Yamaha MT 15 is 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm power whereas Hero Karizma XMR is a 1 cylinder, 210 cc Engine can generate 25.5 PS @9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, MT 15 provides a mileage of 56.87 kmpl (base model), and Karizma XMR has a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model). Yamaha MT 15 is available in 7 colours & 4 variants whereas Hero Karizma XMR is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

MT 15 vs Karizma XMR

Key HighlightsYamaha MT 15 V2Hero Karizma XMR
PriceRs.1.68 LakhRs.1.81 Lakh
Engine Capacity155 cc210 cc
Power18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm25.5 PS @9250 rpm
Mileage/Range56.87 kmpl35 kmpl
Read more
Yamaha MT 15 V2 STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.68 Lakh
Get Offer
Hero Karizma XMR STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.81 Lakh
Get Offer

+

Add Bike 3

Ad

Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.89 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.03 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Displacement
155 cc
210 cc
Ad

Add your vehicle to our online garage

  • Free valuation of your vehicle
  • 1Mn+ users joined our Community
  • 10+ experts to give advice
add vehicle
Which vehicle do you own?
Select your vehicle
Add vehicle

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
282
300
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
29
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
39
29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
29
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
UpsidDowFronForks
Dia 37 mm, Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush
Rear Suspension
Linked-type MoNocross suspension
Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable
Front Tyre Size
100/80 - 17
100/80-17 TL

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
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
5 Years or 70000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Deltabox
Steel Trellis Frame

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
155 cc
210 cc
Engine Type
Liquid cooled& 4-stroke& SOHC& 4-valve
4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled DOHC
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.048 kwh
0.072 kwh
Battery Type
-
MF Battery
Top Speed
130 kmph
130 kmph
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 58.7 mm
73 mm x 50 mm
Configuration
11.6 : 1
12:01
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
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
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2015 mm
2068 mm
Width
800 mm
760 mm
Height
1070 mm
1110 mm
Wheelbase
1325 mm
1351 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.05 Litres
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
810 mm
810 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
141 kg
163.5 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 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
  • The faired design language makes it more sporty
  • The new engine is the most powerful in its segment
  • Comfortable riding posture
  • The suspension feels plush and takes on bad surfaces easily
  • Slick gear shifts and short gearing help in traffic
Cons
  • 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
  • The engine feels flat until 6,000 RPM
  • The exposed body frame and welds make the bike look a bit flimsy
  • USD forks could've made the bike more premium
Ad

Which Bike Do You Like More ?

Detailed Comparison of Yamaha MT 15 V2 and Hero Karizma XMR

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

Yamaha MT 15 has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Hero Karizma XMR, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

Transmission

Yamaha MT 15 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Karizma XMR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Yamaha MT 15 has a 10 Litres fuel tank with 1070 mm seat height. Hero Karizma XMR has 1110 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

Read more

MT 15 Similar Bike Comparisons

  • Yamaha MT 15 V2
    Yamaha
    MT 15
    ₹ 1.68 - ₹ 1.73 Lakh*
    TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
    TVS
    Apache RTR 160 4V
    ₹ 1.25 - ₹ 1.37 Lakh*
  • Yamaha MT 15 V2
    Yamaha
    MT 15
    ₹ 1.68 - ₹ 1.73 Lakh*
    KTM Duke 200
    KTM
    Duke 200
    ₹ 1.98 Lakh*
  • Yamaha MT 15 V2
    Yamaha
    MT 15
    ₹ 1.68 - ₹ 1.73 Lakh*
    Yamaha R15 V4
    Yamaha
    R15 V4
    ₹ 1.83 - ₹ 1.88 Lakh*
  • Yamaha MT 15 V2
    Yamaha
    MT 15
    ₹ 1.68 - ₹ 1.73 Lakh*
    Bajaj Pulsar N160
    Bajaj
    Pulsar N 160
    ₹ 1.33 - ₹ 1.40 Lakh*
  • Yamaha MT 15 V2
    Yamaha
    MT 15
    ₹ 1.68 - ₹ 1.73 Lakh*
    Yamaha FZ FI V3
    Yamaha
    FZ FI V3
    ₹ 1.22 - ₹ 1.23 Lakh*
  • Yamaha MT 15 V2
    Yamaha
    MT 15
    ₹ 1.68 - ₹ 1.73 Lakh*
    Bajaj Pulsar NS200
    Bajaj
    Pulsar NS200
    ₹ 1.59 Lakh*
  • Yamaha MT 15 V2
    Yamaha
    MT 15
    ₹ 1.68 - ₹ 1.73 Lakh*
    TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
    TVS
    Apache RTR 200 4V
    ₹ 1.49 Lakh*
  • Yamaha MT 15 V2
    Yamaha
    MT 15
    ₹ 1.68 - ₹ 1.73 Lakh*
    Yamaha FZ-X
    Yamaha
    FZ-X
    ₹ 1.36 - ₹ 1.40 Lakh*

Karizma XMR Similar Bike Comparisons

Ad

Yamaha MT 15 V2 and Hero Karizma XMR Owner Reviews

  • MT 15 Review
  • Karizma XMR Review
    • Kr
      Kiran rai
      21 Nov 2024
      5.0
      All over is good specially I like the most on this bike is mileage and the power is excellent.
      Like
      Reply
    • aK
      ashish K
      08 Nov 2024
      3.4
      It maintains a commendable ride quality, introduces additional features across variants, has good safety features with ADAS, and presents a competitive pricing strategy, establishing itself as a tough contender and maintain.
      Read more
      Like
      Reply
    • K
      Kottakotasantoshkumar
      04 Nov 2024
      5.0
      It was so comfortable and it's moving so nicely, and gear system was good Sitting was comfortable, looking so good. The front head light system looking very nice. The body making was so nice
      Read more
      Likes (1)
      Reply
    • H
      Harpal
      30 Oct 2024
      5.0
      Excellent design Great Bike. Love to ride on it. It is a dream bike for me. I would love to buy it in Diwali. Good torque of the bike. Great Excellent and much more of it.
      Read more
      Likes (1)
      Reply
    • G
      Gokul
      29 Days ago
      5.0
      This bike was look wise very uniqueness and best perform in engine, mileage is good but totally is awesome, love this bike MT 15 v2 wow its wonderful.
      Read more
      Like
      Reply
View All User Review For MT 15
Ad

Yamaha MT 15 V2 and Hero Karizma XMR FAQs

What is the on-road price of Yamaha MT 15 V2?
What is the on-road price of Hero Karizma XMR?