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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.1.70 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Karizma XMR Price starts at Rs.1.81 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base. 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 25.15 bhp @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 & 3 variants.

MT 15 vs Karizma XMR

Key HighlightsYamaha MT 15 V2Hero Karizma XMR
PriceRs.1.70 LakhRs.1.81 Lakh
Engine Capacity155 cc210 cc
Power18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm25.15 bhp @9250 rpm
Mileage/Range56.87 kmpl35 kmpl
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Yamaha MT 15 V2 STD bike
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Rs. 1.70 Lakh
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Rs. 1.81 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.90 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.04 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Displacement
155 cc
210 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Fixed
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
Telescopic Upside Down Front Fork
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
Digital
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 kms

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
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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
12 V, 4.0 Ah kwh
-
Top Speed
130 kmph
130 kmph
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 58.7 mm
73 mm x 50 mm
Configuration
11.6 : 1
-
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm
25.15 bhp @9250 rpm

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
check
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
-
Side Stand Alarm
-
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
Halogen
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
-
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
check
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
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Body Type
Sports
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 looks nice and make nit a head-turner vehicle.
  • The 210cc engine is one of the most powerful options in the segment.
  • Comfortable riding posture- slightly upright and less committed.
  • USD front forks have made suspension better.
  • Smooth gear transitions make city and highway rides easy and comfortable.
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
  • You don’t feel the engine’s punch until 6,000 rpm.
  • Build quality is not that good.
  • Vibrations evident on higher speeds- when you go above 5,000 rpm
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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, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Traction Control System. Karizma XMR has Pass Light, Hazard Warning Switch, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Slipper Clutch.

Comfort & Convenience

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

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.

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Yamaha MT 15 V2 and Hero Karizma XMR Owner Reviews

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      Harshiy
      16 Apr 2025
      4.2
      This bike is awesome. Best for city but not suitable for long rides and the pillion seat should be long. Anyway bike design is so cool and fabulous and so on.
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      Amol Padavi
      12 Apr 2025
      5.0
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      Ruturaj Sakpal
      10 Apr 2025
      5.0
      Best bike. good looking, good mileage I love this bike I want to buy this bike l am interested in black color. Good features Yamaha is the best company.
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      Kamal newar
      02 Apr 2025
      1.0
      I think it is very good for young guys for riding. So I love because my friend also buying same bike so I want also buying this type bike.
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      Syed Umar
      24 Mar 2025
      5.0
      super and my favorite bike this bike is awesome
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