KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha MT 15 V2.0

KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs. 1.91 Lakh which is Rs. 23,595 costlier than base model of Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 priced at Rs. 1.68 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM RC 125 is 41 kmpl whereas the mileage of Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 is 47.94 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM RC 125 is powered by 124.7 cc engine , while Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 is powered by 155 cc engine. KTM RC 125 is available in 2 different colours while Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 comes with 11 colours. The Comparison KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

RC 125 vs MT 15 V2.0

Key Highlights RC 125 STDMT 15 V2.0 STD
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
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RC 125 vs MT 15 V2.0 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM RC 125 STDYamaha MT 15 V2.0 STD
Rating
85 reviews
1684 reviews
Brand Name KTM Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.91 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.68 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM RC 125 Colors
Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size ... Front :-431.8 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,525 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 4,846 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 8,629 RC 125 Insurance Rs. 14,138 MT 15 V2.0 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
155 cc
Max Power
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
12 Nm at 8000 rpm
14.1 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
58 mm
58.0 mm
Stroke
47.2 mm
58.7 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.8:1
11.6 :1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Braking (60-0 kmph)
...
19.79m
Braking (80-0 kmph)
...
35.05m
Braking (100-0 kmph)
...
58.20m
Mileage (City)
...
56.87 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
47.94 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
41 kmpl
...

Tyre Size
...
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-140/70R-17
Wheel Size
...
Front :-431.8 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
835 mm
810 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2015*800*1070 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1325 mm
Length
...
2015 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
170 mm
Height
...
1070 mm
Width
...
800 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.7 Liters
10 Liters
Kerb Weight
160 Kg
141 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
...
Additional Features
Supermoto ABS, Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe, View Gear Position in Display, Set Your Shift & Rpm, View DTE, Averegr Speed, Fuel Consumption
Y-Connect, VVA, Gear Position Indicator, Fuel consumption indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, Sidestand engine cut-off switch, Position Light - LED, Phone Battery Level Status, Maintenance Recommendations, Last Parking Location, Malfunction Notification, Revs Dashboard, Ranking, Aluminium Swingarm
Call/SMS alerts
...
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Pilot Lamps
LED Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Display
New LCD Dash Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
...
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Clock
...
Digital
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
...
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM RC 125
  • Slightly more ergonomic than before
  • Larger seat
  • Excellent handling
Yamaha MT 15 V2.0
  • Engine is well refined
  • Very agile and nimble
  • Design is very eye catching
KTM RC 125
  • Rather expensive for a bike with so little power
Yamaha MT 15 V2.0
  • Lacks bottom end grunt
  • Suspension is too stiff
  • Pillion seat is nonexistent
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KTM RC 125 Vs Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha MT 15 V2.0?
The Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 is cheaper than KTM RC 125 by Rs. 23,595.
Which bike offers better performance KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha MT 15 V2.0?
For the STD version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of RC 125 produces 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 12 Nm at 8000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 155 cc Petrol engine of MT 15 V2.0 produces 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 14.1 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque

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