KTM 125 Duke vs Yamaha R15 V4

Yamaha R15 V4 Price starts at Rs. 1.82 Lakh which is Rs. 1,570 costlier than base model of KTM 125 Duke priced at Rs. 1.81 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM 125 Duke is 48.05 kmpl whereas the mileage of Yamaha R15 V4 is 60.56 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM 125 Duke is powered by 124.7 cc engine , while Yamaha R15 V4 is powered by 155 cc engine. KTM 125 Duke is available in 2 different colours while Yamaha R15 V4 comes with 9 colours. The Comparison KTM 125 Duke vs Yamaha R15 V4 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

125 Duke vs R15 V4

Key Highlights 125 Duke 2021R15 V4 Metallic Red
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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125 Duke vs R15 V4 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 125 Duke 2021Yamaha R15 V4 Metallic Red
Rating
253 reviews
1041 reviews
Brand Name KTM Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.81 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.82 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 125 Duke Colors
Yamaha R15 V4 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,215 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 5,260 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,300 125 Duke Insurance Rs. 14,687 R15 V4 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 @ 8000 rpm
14.2 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
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)
...
18.35m
Braking (80-0 kmph)
...
32.70m
Braking (100-0 kmph)
...
53.96m
Mileage (City)
46.92 kmpl
55.20 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
48.05 kmpl
60.56 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
...
60.56 kmpl

Tyre Size
...
Front :-100/80-17, Rear :-140/70R17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
822 mm
815 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
1990*725*1135 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1325 mm
Length
...
1990 mm
Ground Clearance
155 mm
170 mm
Height
...
1135 mm
Width
...
725 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.4 Liters
11 Liters
Kerb Weight
159 Kg
141 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
...
Additional Features
Lubrication - Wet Sump, Forced, Sub Frame - Bolt on sub-frame, Rider Aids - Advanced ABS
Position light, Side stand engine cut-off switch, Dual horn, Gear position indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, VVA
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
LCD Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 125 Duke
  • Comes with sophisticated underpinnings
  • Quite beginner-friendly
  • Refined engine
Yamaha R15 V4
  • The design language
  • inspired by Yamaha's larger sport bikes
  • will surely appeal to enthusiasts
  • It features a lightweight chassis that makes it easy to handle
  • The 155cc motor in the bike is the most powerful one in the segment and gets VVA (Variable Valve Actuation) technology
  • making it an extremely usable engine at both low and high speeds
  • Despite its sporty performance
  • the R15 offers decent mileage
  • making it usable for daily commuting
  • The top-spec M variant is the only bike in the segment to get a quickshifter
KTM 125 Duke
  • Powerband is quite narrow
  • Pretty expensive for what it offers
  • Lacks dual-channel ABS
Yamaha R15 V4
  • The aggressive riding position may not be suitable for all riders
  • especially for long-duration rides
  • The rear seat is also small and lacks sufficient cushioning
  • making it uncomfortable for the pillion
  • Misses out on turn-by-turn navigation

Is Yamaha R15 V4 Better Than KTM 125 Duke?

64% users have chosen Yamaha R15 V4 over KTM 125 Duke in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 3462 users have also rated Yamaha R15 V4 and KTM 125 Duke on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Yamaha R15 V4 has out rated KTM 125 Duke on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor R15 V4 125 Duke
Mileage 4.5 3.9
Performance 4.6 4.2
Comfort 4.3 4.1
Maintenance 4.2 3.6
Features 4.7 4.3
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KTM 125 Duke Vs Yamaha R15 V4 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 125 Duke vs Yamaha R15 V4?
Yamaha R15 V4 has out rated KTM 125 Duke on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 125 Duke vs Yamaha R15 V4?
The KTM 125 Duke is cheaper than Yamaha R15 V4 by Rs. 1,570.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 125 Duke vs Yamaha R15 V4?
For the 2021 version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of 125 Duke produces 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Metallic Red version, 155 cc Petrol engine of R15 V4 produces 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM 125 Duke has better performance.

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