KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha R15S

KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs. 1.91 Lakh which is Rs. 25,795 costlier than base model of Yamaha R15S priced at Rs. 1.66 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM RC 125 is 41 kmpl whereas the mileage of Yamaha R15S is 40 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM RC 125 is powered by 124.7 cc engine , while Yamaha R15S is powered by 155 cc engine. KTM RC 125 is available in 2 different colours while Yamaha R15S comes with 2 colours. The Comparison KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha R15S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

RC 125 vs R15S

Key Highlights RC 125 STDR15S 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

RC 125 vs R15S Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM RC 125 STDYamaha R15S STD
Rating
85 reviews
1262 reviews
Brand Name KTM Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.91 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.66 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 R15S Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size ... 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. 5,525 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 4,782 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,400 RC 125 Insurance Rs. 13,936 R15S 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
14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
58 mm
58 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
Ignition
...
TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)
Compression Ratio
12.8:1
11.6:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
41 kmpl
40 kmpl

Tyre Size
...
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-140/70-17
Peak Power
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Wheel Size
...
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
835 mm
815 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
1990*725*1135 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1325 mm
Length
...
1990 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
170 mm
Height
...
1135 mm
Width
...
725 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.7 Liters
11 Liters
Kerb Weight
160 Kg
142 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
835 mm
815 mm
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
Gear Position Indicator, VVA
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 4AH
Pilot Lamps
LED Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)
Deltabox
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
...
Display
New LCD Dash Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
...
Digital
Clock
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM RC 125
  • Slightly more ergonomic than before
  • Larger seat
  • Excellent handling
Yamaha R15S
  • More affordable and comfortable than the R15 V4
  • Variable Valve Actuation ensures the engine has enough grunt for everyday situations
  • Standard rear radial tyre
  • with optional grippy Metzelers
KTM RC 125
  • Rather expensive for a bike with so little power
Yamaha R15S
  • Fit and finish levels could have been better
  • The LED headlight isn’t bright enough and fails to illuminate the road properly

Is Yamaha R15S Better Than KTM RC 125?

50% users have chosen Yamaha R15S over KTM RC 125 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 6472 users have also rated Yamaha R15S and KTM RC 125 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Yamaha R15S is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your bike. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.

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 RC 125 R15S
Mileage 4.2 3.9
Performance 4.4 4.0
Comfort 3.9 3.9
Maintenance 3.9 3.6
Features 4.4 4.0
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KTM RC 125 Vs Yamaha R15S FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha R15S?
Yamaha R15S is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha R15S?
The Yamaha R15S is cheaper than KTM RC 125 by Rs. 25,795.
Which bike offers better performance KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha R15S?
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 R15S produces 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM RC 125 has better performance.

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