Yamaha R15 V4 vs Other Faired Bikes - Specifications Compared

The baby KTM RC 125 has the most sophisticated package here, thanks to its beefy 43mm USD fork, big 300mm front disc, and wide tyres, all coupled to a proven trellis frame. Easy win, right? Well, not really. The baby RC is good, but it’s closely matched by the updated Yamaha R15 V4, which also uses a USD fork and a slightly smaller 282mm front disc. What will give the R15 a slight edge, though, are its slimmer tyres, reducing unsprung mass and friction, making it easier to maneuver. 

Coming in a close third is the RS200, which shares its disc size with the RC. But blame it on its 130-section slimmer tyres and a conventional telescopic fork, it doesn’t feel as premium as the RC or the R15.

The Suzuki Gixxer SF and Hero Xtreme 200S aren’t meant for spirited riding, and they feature fairly conventional suspension and braking setups. We’ll give this round to the Hero, considering it’ll be more easy-going in the city because of its slimmer tyres.

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The new Yamaha R15 V4 is a no-brainer in terms of features. Some variants of the R15 even get segment-first quickshifter and traction control. In second place, we have the baby RC 125. It ticks all major boxes, only missing out on Bluetooth connectivity and an LED headlamp. 

In the third and fourth, we’d put the Hero Xtreme 200S and Suzuki Gixxer SF, respectively. While both pack mostly the same things, Hero offers connectivity features, which are missing on the Gixxer.

And as expected, the aged Pulsar RS200 rounds up the standings. It is by far the least feature-packed and the only motorcycle to miss out on a fully digital console. 

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