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KTM Duke 125 vs Yamaha R15 M

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM Duke 125 or Yamaha R15 M? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Duke 125 and R15 M. KTM Duke 125 Price starts at Rs.1.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for ABS and Yamaha R15 M Price starts at Rs.1.97 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Metallic Grey. KTM Duke 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas Yamaha R15 M is a 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Duke 125 provides a mileage of 46.92 kmpl (base model), and R15 M has a mileage of 55.2 kmpl (base model). KTM Duke 125 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Yamaha R15 M is available in 2 colours & 4 variants.

Duke 125 vs R15 M

Key HighlightsKTM Duke 125Yamaha R15 M
PriceRs.1.79 LakhRs.1.97 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc155 cc
Power14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Mileage/Range46.92 kmpl55.2 kmpl
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KTM Duke 125 ABS bike
ABS
Rs. 1.79 Lakh
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Metallic Grey
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Specifications Overview

Duke 125 specificationsR15 M specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
2.01 Lakh
2.21 Lakh
User Rating
4.1
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
155 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Duke 125 Brakes, Suspension & TyresR15 M Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
1
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Calliper Type
Front- 4 Piston , Rear- 2 Piston Caliper
Dual Piston
Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
WP USD forks, 43mm diameter
Upside Down Front Forks
Rear Suspension
WP Monoshock, 10 step adjustable
Linked-Type Monocross Suspension
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - R17
100/80 - 17
Rear Tyre Size
150/60 - R17
140/70 - R17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
230 mm
220 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Size Spare
No
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Instrumentation

Duke 125 InstrumentationR15 M Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

Duke 125 Body & SuspensionR15 M Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)
Deltabox

Engine & Transmission

Duke 125 Engine & TransmissionR15 M Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
124.7 cc
155 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder& 4 Valve& Liquid Cooled& FI& DOHC
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke& SOHC& 4-valve
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.72 kwh
0.048 kwh
Battery Type
-
Maintenance Free (ETZ-5)
Range
-
565 km/charge
Top Speed
112 kmph
140 kmph
Max Torque
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Max Power
14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm
18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Petrol
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooling
Configuration
Single Cylinder
-
Charging Socket
No
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Comfort & Convenience

Duke 125 Comfort & ConvenienceR15 M Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
No
Track and Street
Low Battery Indicator
1
-
Average Speed Indicator
1
1
Pillion Footrest
1
1
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
No
-
Handle Type
Single bar
-
Engine Kill Switch
checkYes
checkYes
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Seat Style
pillion seat
Step-up Seat/Split Seat
Side Stand Indicator
checkYes
-
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Duke 125 SafetyR15 M Safety
Radial Tyres
1
1
Hazard Warning Switch
-
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
Brake Assist
No
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
No
-
Slipper Clutch
No
checkYes
Traction Control System
No
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Dimensions & Capacity

Duke 125 Dimensions & CapacityR15 M Dimensions & Capacity
Length
1993 mm
1990 mm
Width
789 mm
725 mm
Height
1083 mm
1135 mm
Wheelbase
1366 mm
1325 mm
Ground Clearance
155 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.2 Litres
1 Litres
Body Type
Naked
Sports Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
159 kg
141 kg
Seat Height
822 mm
815 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Duke 125 Entertainment & CommunicationR15 M Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
checkYes
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Pros & Cons

Duke 125 Pros & ConsR15 M Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Feature Rich Motorcycle
  • Most Powerful 125cc Bike
  • Premium Hardware
  • Striking design
  • 155cc engine offers fast & thrilling performance with reliability
  • Amazing road presence due to design
  • Fit & finish is very good for its price
  • Very good beginner bike for track riding experience
  • Comes loaded with the latest features like Quickshifter, etc.
Cons
  • Firm Ride Quality
  • Rivals offers better value
  • Very costly bike
  • Pricey when compared to the R15 V4
  • Not a very comfortable bike for long rides
  • Engine buzzes a little in the mid-range performance
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Detailed Comparison of KTM Duke 125 and Yamaha R15 M

Comfort & Convenience

KTM Duke 125 has features like Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Yamaha R15 M, on the other hand, has Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

KTM Duke 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R15 M comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM Duke 125 has a 13.5 Litres fuel tank with 1083 mm seat height. Yamaha R15 M has 1135 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM Duke 125 and Yamaha R15 M Owner Reviews

  • Duke 125 Review
  • R15 M Review
    • Ma
      Mubarak ail
      5 Month ago
      Review for KTM Duke 125
      4.4
      Sharp lines, jagged edges, and a muscular stance give it an aggressive, sporting appearance.
      Likes (1)
    • Ms
      Mirdha sayanna
      5 Month ago
      Review for KTM Duke 125
      4.4
      It is made to give the passenger and rider the most comfort possible. For the best support and comfort during extended rides, the seat is constructed with premium materials and features a contoured shape.
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    • S
      Surya
      5 Month ago
      Review for KTM Duke 125
      4.4
      It has an aggressive and sporty look that is characterized by sharp lines, angular edges, and a muscular stance.
      Likes (1)
    • GS
      Gurpreet Singh
      5 Month ago
      Review for KTM Duke 125
      4.4
      It is designed to provide maximum comfort for the rider and passenger. The seat is made of high-quality materials and has a contoured design to ensure optimal support and comfort for long rides.
      Likes (1)
    • A
      Anonymous
      6 Month ago
      Review for KTM Duke 125
      5.0
      best bike with appealing design
      Likes (1)
    • A
      AKASH
      02 Apr 2024
      Review for Yamaha R15 M
      5.0
      Good bike and good for riding.
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    • A
      Abhi
      2 Month ago
      Review for Yamaha R15 M
      5.0
      Amazing and best bikes of this generation. Only Yamaha can do the best bike designs and comfort and lots of features on this bike only word to say Yamaha is the best.
      Likes (1)
    • R
      Rishi
      2 Month ago
      Review for Yamaha R15 M
      5.0
      This bike has a Powerful and efficient engine, It gives a great riding experience on highways. I enjoyed long rides with this bike. Very comfortable to ride at top speed. Its sporty look made this bike amazing.
      Likes (1)
    • V
      Visakhapatnam
      3 Month ago
      Review for Yamaha R15 M
      5.0
      This bike is my fav bike and super bike I loved this bike and my Dream bike also This bike design was soo beautiful and the bike power was super.
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    • Tt
      Tana topu
      3 Month ago
      Review for Yamaha R15 M
      5.0
      Great handling and gets some kind of confidence while riding which can't be explained . Features are outstanding and all above that m series silver color has a great road presence . It never looks like 155cc.and not even power is like 155cc its above that and the gearing ratio is dam hot and the meter console is too hot. Headlight power outstanding. system related to stand power cut off is working even with headlight, when its in gear, just put the stand on and headlight gets off and if you want to keep on keep it in neutral. Engine refinement are next level...Smooth and punchy Body fit and finish is very good, even more than kilometer 200 2022 edition. Suspensions are well tuned for Indian roads, little at harder side which is required as per our roads. Rear suspension is like 1000cc setup which comes in r1, r7 etc. Which is separate from swingarm, this helps in not allowing jug's in our spin and back etc. Very clear and intelligent machine blend by Yamaha . After all its global product. Seriously rear suspension setup is very unique and not seen yet in Indian market before by any brand. At least Yamaha that you will have back pain etc...Because rear suspension don't allow you to discomfort, due its complete separate from rear wheel, it carries whole load of pothole on body and near engine. Must buy if requirements of individual gets fulfilled or wish to buy sport bike under 300cc segment. No disappointment. No regrets. Treat it like a member so that time to time maintenance is done to maintain it's charm.
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    KTM Duke 125 and Yamaha R15 M FAQs

    What is the on-road price of KTM Duke 125?
    The on-road price of KTM Duke 125 is Rs. 2.01 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Yamaha R15 M?
    The on-road price of Yamaha R15 M is Rs. 2.21 Lakh in New Delhi.