Which bike is better KTM 125 Duke or Yamaha MT 15 V2?

According to our average user rating, KTM 125 Duke has a score of 4.5/5 while Yamaha MT 15 V2 is rated 4.4/5.

Which bike among KTM 125 Duke and Yamaha MT 15 V2 is cheaper?

Yamaha MT 15 V2 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between KTM 125 Duke and Yamaha MT 15 V2 has a better mileage?

Yamaha MT 15 V2 (45 kmpl) has a better mileage than KTM 125 Duke (40 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier KTM 125 Duke or Yamaha MT 15 V2?

KTM 125 Duke is heavier (159 kg) than Yamaha MT 15 V2 (139 kg).

KTM 125 Duke vs Yamaha MT 15 V2

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 125 Duke and Yamaha MT 15 V2. The ex-showroom price of KTM 125 Duke is ₹ 1,70,686 and Yamaha MT 15 V2 is ₹ 1,60,876. KTM 125 Duke is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Yamaha MT 15 V2 is available in 1 colour and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between KTM 125 Duke and Yamaha MT 15 V2.

125 Duke vs MT 15 V2 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	125 Duke	MT 15 V2
Price	₹ 1,70,686	₹ 1,60,876
Capacity	124.71 cc	155 cc
Power	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm	18.14 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Economy	40 kmpl	45 kmpl

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125 Duke

Version
BS VI (2021)

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 1,70,686

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MT 15 V2

Version

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₹ 1,60,876

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125 Duke
BS VI (2021)

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MT 15 V2
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	14.3 bhp @ 9,250 rpm	18.14 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
Max Torque	12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.71	155
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	58
Stroke (mm)	47.2	58.7
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	11.6 : 1
Ignition	Digital Ignition	TCI (transistor controlled ignition)
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch	Wet, Multiple Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	10
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.7	1.6
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	540	450
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	40	45
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	112	130

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	282
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	220
Calliper Type	Front-4 Piston fixed, Rear-Single Piston Floating Calliper	Dual Piston
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/70 R17	100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 R17	140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	39
Front Suspension	Triple rate spring, Inverted telescopic fork (USD), 43mm diameter	Inverted Front Fork
Rear Suspension	Double rate, Mono shock- 10 steps (Adjuster Slots)	Linked-type Monocross suspension

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	159	139
Overall Length (mm)	1,993	2,020
Overall Width (mm)	789	800
Overall Height (mm)	1,083	1,070
Wheelbase (mm)	1,366	1,335
Ground Clearance (mm)	155	170
Seat Height (mm)	818	810
Chassis Type	Split Trellis Frame	Deltabox

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V	12V,4.0Ah
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Headlight
Brake/Tail Light	LED tail lamp	LED Taillight
Turn Signal	Yes	12V, 10W x 2
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	LCD Display	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets several premium components
- Features one of the most powerful engines
- Equipped with upside-down forks
- Extremely easy to ride in the city
- Gets upside-down front forks
- 155cc engine offers excellent performance
Could be better
- Uncomfortable for long rides
- Low-end torque could be better
- It's quite expensive
- Stiff rear suspension
- Overall quality could have been better

Colors


Available Colours	Electronic Orange and Ceramic White	Metallic Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(776 ratings) 168 reviews	4.4(50 ratings) 5 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	4.5
Reliability	4.4	4.6
Comfort	4.5	4.2
Service Experience	4.4	4.5
Value for Money	5.0	3.9

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Good bike in 150 cc segment

1. Rs/-165,000 2. Riding comfortable is good 3. Looks very beautiful 4. Best service

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Mt 15 the smoothest bike ever

2 riding experience is smoothest I love this it is my life brilliant speed with high

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