Yamaha YZF R15 V3 vs KTM 125 Duke

BikeWale brings you comparison of Yamaha YZF R15 V3 and KTM 125 Duke. The ex-showroom price of Yamaha YZF R15 V3 is ₹ 1,51,939 and KTM 125 Duke is ₹ 1,50,675. Yamaha YZF R15 V3 is available in 1 colour and 3 variants and KTM 125 Duke 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 Yamaha YZF R15 V3 and KTM 125 Duke.

YZF R15 V3 vs 125 Duke Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	YZF R15 V3	125 Duke
Price	₹ 1,51,939	₹ 1,50,675
Capacity	155 cc	124.71 cc
Power	18.37 bhp @ 10000 rpm	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Economy	42 kmpl	40 kmpl

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YZF R15 V3

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,51,939
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125 Duke

Version
BS VI (2021)

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,50,675
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YZF R15 V3
Dual Channel ABS - BS VI
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125 Duke
BS VI (2021)
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	18.37 bhp @ 10,000 rpm	14.3 bhp @ 9,250 rpm
Max Torque	14.1 Nm @ 8,500 rpm	12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	155	124.71
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	58
Stroke (mm)	59	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)	11	13.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
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	462	540
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.	42	40
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	Dual Piston	Front-4 Piston 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	140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)	150/60 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Triple rate spring, Inverted telescopic fork (USD), 43mm diameter
Rear Suspension	Swingarm (link suspension)	Double rate, Mono shock- 10 steps (Adjuster Slots)

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	142	159
Overall Length (mm)	1,990	1,993
Overall Width (mm)	725	789
Overall Height (mm)	1,135	1,083
Wheelbase (mm)	1,325	1,366
Ground Clearance (mm)	170	155
Seat Height (mm)	815	818
Chassis Type	Deltabox	Split Trellis Frame

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No
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	Dual Channel ABS	Single Channel 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	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	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	12 V, 4.0 Ah(10 HR)	12V
Headlight Type	LED Headlamp	Halogen
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Light	LED tail lamp
Turn Signal	12V, 10W×2 / 12V, 10W×2	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Excellent handling characteristics
- Potent and a high-revving 155cc engine
- Instrument cluster is great to look at
- Gets several premium components
- Features one of the most powerful engines
- Equipped with upside-down forks
Could be better
- Riding position is a bit aggressive
- Uncomfortable for pillion
- Quite expensive
- Uncomfortable for long rides
- Low-end torque could be better
- It's quite expensive

Colors


Available Colours	Thunder Grey	Electronic Orange and Ceramic White

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(1898 ratings) 540 reviews	4.5(727 ratings) 159 reviews

Performance Parameters


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

Reviews

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R15 v3- manufacturing fault in cylinder

I bought my bike(R15 v3) in the month of October, got my first service in the month o

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Beast on road

The experience on this machine is fabulous. Stability is better than any 125cc or 150

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