Which bike is better KTM RC 125 or Yamaha YZF R15S V3?

According to our average user rating, Yamaha YZF R15S V3 has a score of 4.8/5 while KTM RC 125 is rated 2.9/5.

Which bike among KTM RC 125 and Yamaha YZF R15S V3 is cheaper?

Yamaha YZF R15S V3 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between KTM RC 125 and Yamaha YZF R15S V3 has a better mileage?

Yamaha YZF R15S V3 (45 kmpl) has a better mileage than KTM RC 125 (40 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier KTM RC 125 or Yamaha YZF R15S V3?

KTM RC 125 is heavier (162 kg) than Yamaha YZF R15S V3 (142 kg).

KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha YZF R15S V3

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM RC 125 and Yamaha YZF R15S V3. The ex-showroom price of KTM RC 125 is ₹ 1,82,062 and Yamaha YZF R15S V3 is ₹ 1,60,694. KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Yamaha YZF R15S V3 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant. 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 RC 125 and Yamaha YZF R15S V3.

RC 125 vs YZF R15S V3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	RC 125	YZF R15S V3
Price	₹ 1,82,062	₹ 1,60,694
Capacity	124.7 cc	155 cc
Power	14.75 bhp	18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Economy	40 kmpl	45 kmpl

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₹ 1,60,694

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	14.75 bhp	18.1 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
Max Torque	12 Nm	14.1 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	124.7	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	Digital
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)	13.7	11
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	1.5	2.2
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	548	495
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	120	136

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	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	282
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	220
Calliper Type	Front-4 Piston Radial 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
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 R17	140/70R17M/C 66H
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	33
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	33
Front Suspension	WP APEX 43	Telescopic upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock	Linked-Type Monocross Suspension

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	162	142
Overall Length (mm)	1,977	1,990
Overall Width (mm)	--	725
Overall Height (mm)	--	1,135
Wheelbase (mm)	1,341	1,325
Ground Clearance (mm)	158	170
Seat Height (mm)	824	815
Chassis Type	Steel trellis frame, powder coated	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)	Yes	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	12 V 8 AH VRLA	12V, 4.0Ah
Headlight Type	Halogen Headlamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED tail lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Fully Adjustable Handlebar	LCD Instrument Cluster

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Has a refined and potent 124cc engine
- Excellent handling
- Very good brakes
- Gets great styling
- Excellent performance from the 155cc engine
- Equipped with traction control system, quickshifter
Could be better
- Aggressive riding position
- Little expensive
- Need more features
- Pricing is on the expensive side
- Little aggressive for city riding
- Spares are a bit expensive

Colors


Available Colours	Ceramic White Dark Galvano	Racing Blue

Reviews


Overall rating	2.9(25 ratings) 6 reviews	4.8(27 ratings) 4 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	3.2	4.6
Reliability	2.5	4.6
Performance	3.2	4.7
Comfort	2.8	4.2
Service Experience	2.3	4.2

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FAQs About RC 125 & YZF R15S V3

Q: Which bike is better KTM RC 125 or Yamaha YZF R15S V3?

A: According to our average user rating, Yamaha YZF R15S V3 has a score of 4.8/5 while KTM RC 125 is rated 2.9/5.
Q: Which bike among KTM RC 125 and Yamaha YZF R15S V3 is cheaper?

A: Yamaha YZF R15S V3 is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike between KTM RC 125 and Yamaha YZF R15S V3 has a better mileage?

A: Yamaha YZF R15S V3 (45 kmpl) has a better mileage than KTM RC 125 (40 kmpl).
Q: Which bike is heavier KTM RC 125 or Yamaha YZF R15S V3?

A: KTM RC 125 is heavier (162 kg) than Yamaha YZF R15S V3 (142 kg).