Yamaha MT 15 vs KTM RC 125

BikeWale brings you comparison of Yamaha MT 15 and KTM RC 125. The ex-showroom price of Yamaha MT 15 is ₹ 1,40,639 and KTM RC 125 is ₹ 1,61,734. Yamaha MT 15 is available in 2 colours and 2 variants and KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours 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 Yamaha MT 15 and KTM RC 125.

MT 15 vs RC 125 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	MT 15	RC 125
Price	₹ 1,40,639	₹ 1,61,734
Capacity	155 cc	125 cc
Power	18.2 bhp @ 10000 rpm	14.5 bhp
Economy	45 kmpl	42 kmpl

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Yamaha
MT 15

Version

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,40,639
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KTM
RC 125

Version
BS VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,61,734
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	18.2 bhp @ 10,000 rpm	14.5 bhp
Max Torque	13.9 Nm @ 8,500 rpm	12 Nm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	155	125
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	58
Stroke (mm)	58.7	47.2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11.6 : 1	12.8:1
Ignition	TCI (transistor controlled ignition)	Digital 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
Clutch	Wet, Multiple Disc	Wet multi-disc clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	10	9.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	1.5
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	450	399
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.	45	42
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	282	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	220	230
Calliper Type	--	Front-4 Piston Radial Fixed, Rear- Single-piston floating calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless	110/70 R17
Rear Tyre Size	140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless	150/60 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks	WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension	Linked-type Monocross suspension	WP APEX Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	138	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,020	1,977
Overall Width (mm)	800	--
Overall Height (mm)	1,070	--
Wheelbase (mm)	1,335	1,341
Ground Clearance (mm)	170	178.5
Seat Height (mm)	810	820
Chassis Type	Deltabox	Steel trellis frame, powder coated

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
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	Switchable ABS
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	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
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
Electric System	12V DC	12V DC
Battery	12V,4.0Ah	12 V 8 AH VRLA
Headlight Type	LED Headlight	Projector Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillight	LED tail lamp
Turn Signal	12V, 10W x 2	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Is easy to ride in the city
- Gets a refined 155cc motor
- Offers good fuel efficiency
- Has a refined and potent 124cc engine
- Offers good handling
- Excellent braking setup
Could be better
- Has a stiff suspension setup
- Could get better build quality
- Is pricey
- Riding position is too aggressive for city riding
- Is pricey
- Could get better features

Colors


Available Colours	Metallic Black Dark Matt Blue	Orange with White Dark Galvano

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(564 ratings) 167 reviews	4.6(351 ratings) 51 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	4	4
Maintenance cost	5	5
Extra Features	4	5

Reviews

Most recent

Good at the segment

First thing at the time of buying total cost made for me is 1.73 lakh's. Riding is go

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Nothing special but extremely costly

Why this much cost to this cycle? For this price, I can buy 2 (150 cc) commuter bikes

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