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Yamaha YZF R15S V3 vs KTM RC 125

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha YZF R15S V3 or KTM RC 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between YZF R15S V3 and RC 125. Yamaha YZF R15S V3 Price starts at Rs.1.66 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Racing Blue and KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Yamaha YZF R15S V3 is 4 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm power whereas KTM RC 125 is a 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, YZF R15S V3 provides a mileage of 43.5 kmpl (base model), and RC 125 has a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model). Yamaha YZF R15S V3 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

YZF R15S V3 vs RC 125

Key HighlightsYamaha YZF R15S V3KTM RC 125
PriceRs.1.66 LakhRs.1.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity155 cc124.7 cc
Power18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range43.5 kmpl40 kmpl
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Yamaha YZF R15S V3 Racing Blue bike
Racing Blue
Rs. 1.66 Lakh
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STD
Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.86 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.15 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.0
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
11 Litres
13.7 Litres
Engine Displacement
155 cc
124.7 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Switchable ABS
Calliper Type
-
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
-
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
29
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
Nl
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
33
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
33
29
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
WAPE43
Rear Suspension
Linked-Type Monocross Suspension
WP APEX MoNoshock
Front Tyre Size
100/80-17
110/70 - R17

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
-

Warranty

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

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Deltabox
Steel trellis frame& powder coated

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
-
Spark Plugs
1 Per cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
155 cc
124.7 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve
4-stroke engine
No. of Cylinders
4
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.048 kwh
0.096 kwh
Top Speed
136 kmph
120 kmph
Bore x Stroke
58 x 58.7 mm
58 mm x 47.2 mm
Configuration
-
12.8:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm
14.34 bhp @ 9250 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
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
Dual Channel
Switchable ABS
Brake Assist
-
Switchable ABS
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1990 mm
1977 mm
Width
725 mm
-
Height
1135 mm
824 mm
Wheelbase
1325 mm
1341 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
158 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11 Litres
13.7 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1 Litres
1.5 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
815 mm
824 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
142 kg
160 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 'S' model makes the pillion seat far more comfortable
  • The best handling 150cc bike in the market
  • The most advanced 150cc bike out there
  • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
  • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
  • Agile handling
Cons
  • If pillion comfort is priority, look elsewhere
  • Very pricey for the engine capacity
  • Expensive for a 125cc bike
  • Small engine does not suit the design theme
  • Uncomfortable over long rides
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Detailed Comparison of Yamaha YZF R15S V3 and KTM RC 125

Safety

YZF R15S V3 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. RC 125 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

Comfort & Convenience

Yamaha YZF R15S V3 has features like Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and KTM RC 125, on the other hand, has 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.

Transmission

Yamaha YZF R15S V3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Yamaha YZF R15S V3 has a 11 Litres fuel tank with 1135 mm seat height. KTM RC 125 has 824 mm seat height and 13.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Yamaha YZF R15S V3 and KTM RC 125 Owner Reviews

  • YZF R15S V3 Review
  • RC 125 Review
    • NY
      Nitesh Yadav
      06 Dec 2024
      3.8
      Good bike for middle class boy because this is correct and mentioned but can't provide bike parts so I'm not happy because Yamaha can't provide bike parts and best service.
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      Varun r
      04 Dec 2024
      5.0
      Best bike in my opinion with great mileage. Smooth and easy for daily and long trip. Easy ride for single users. One of the best bike in sports model
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      Santhosh
      1 Month ago
      3.8
      Very good and overall great bike for me why because for daily usage it’s very very good and best in mileage good in maintenance and cost in reasonable good in quality.
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      Alistar Ali
      5 Month ago
      4.6
      Head lights are very clear and sharp
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      Subrata mandal
      6 Month ago
      3.8
      It looks amazing and runs smoothly and its pick is really amazing. No one can be compared to this bike. The mileage of the R15 is good and its a fun bike to ride.
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