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KTM Duke 125 vs Yamaha R15 V4

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM Duke 125 or Yamaha R15 V4? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Duke 125 and R15 V4. KTM Duke 125 Price starts at Rs.1.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for ABS and Yamaha R15 V4 Price starts at Rs.1.82 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Metallic Red. KTM Duke 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas Yamaha R15 V4 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 V4 has a mileage of 55.2 kmpl (base model). KTM Duke 125 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Yamaha R15 V4 is available in 5 colours & 3 variants.

Duke 125 vs R15 V4

Key HighlightsKTM Duke 125Yamaha R15 V4
PriceRs.1.79 LakhRs.1.82 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
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Rs. 1.79 Lakh
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Metallic Red
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Specifications Overview

Duke 125 specificationsR15 V4 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
2.01 Lakh
2.04 Lakh
User Rating
4.1
4.3
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 V4 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
NA

Instrumentation

Duke 125 InstrumentationR15 V4 Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Duke 125 Infotainment & CommunicationR15 V4 Infotainment & Communication
Basic Warranty
2 Years/30000km
2 Years/30000km

Body & Suspension

Duke 125 Body & SuspensionR15 V4 Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)
Deltabox

Engine & Transmission

Duke 125 Engine & TransmissionR15 V4 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
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
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Charging Socket
No
-

Comfort & Convenience

Duke 125 Comfort & ConvenienceR15 V4 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
No
Track and Street
Low Battery Indicator
1
-
Average Speed Indicator
1
-
Pillion Footrest
1
1
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
No
checkYes
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 V4 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
NA
Slipper Clutch
No
checkYes
Traction Control System
No
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Duke 125 Dimensions & CapacityR15 V4 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 V4 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
checkYes
-

Pros & Cons

Duke 125 Pros & ConsR15 V4 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Feature Rich Motorcycle
  • Most Powerful 125cc Bike
  • Premium Hardware
  • Striking design
  • 155cc engine offers fast & thrilling performance with reliability
  • Design & road appeal is still among the best
  • Fit & finish is very good for its price
  • Aggressive riding posture is helpful for learning track riding
  • Comes loaded with the latest features like USD suspension, TFT console
Cons
  • Firm Ride Quality
  • Rivals offers better value
  • Very costly bike
  • Top variant is pricey
  • Riding position is not meant for long-distance riding
  • Buzzes around engine mid-range performance
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Detailed Comparison of KTM Duke 125 and Yamaha R15 V4

Comfort & Convenience

KTM Duke 125 has features like Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Yamaha R15 V4, on the other hand, has Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

KTM Duke 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R15 V4 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM Duke 125 has a 13.5 Litres fuel tank with 1083 mm seat height. Yamaha R15 V4 has 1135 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM Duke 125 and Yamaha R15 V4 Owner Reviews

  • Duke 125 Review
  • R15 V4 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.
      Like
    • 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)
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      Nomaan khan
      30 Mar 2024
      Review for Yamaha R15 V4
      4.6
      It is a low maintenance and mileage bike maintenance service so easily performance is also good.
      Likes (3)
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      Ayush das
      28 Days ago
      Review for Yamaha R15 V4
      5.0
      The mileage of this bike is very good and it looks very nice along with it is a sports bike at a very low price at home so I like the car very much.
      Likes (1)
    • a
      alvingowria
      2 Month ago
      Review for Yamaha R15 V4
      5.0
      Excellent bike amazing experience would suggest everyone to have this bike and share with others. After sales service is good. Price of the bike is affordable. comfort and mileage is excellent
      Likes (5)
    • AB
      Aditya Bhardwaj
      2 Month ago
      Review for Yamaha R15 V4
      5.0
      The Yamaha R15 v4 is a good-looking sports bike. Best racing and sports bike under budget. It produces a 150 km/hr speed with just a 155 cc engine. It is better than the KTM RC 200 and Suzuki Gixxer.
      Likes (2)
    • Vr
      Vicky rana
      2 Month ago
      Review for Yamaha R15 V4
      4.2
      The Yamaha r15 v4 bike is awesome, but the bike body is not good. iIt's a plastic body, It should be a metal body. Overall good bike.
      Likes (5)
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    KTM Duke 125 and Yamaha R15 V4 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 V4?
    The on-road price of Yamaha R15 V4 is Rs. 2.04 Lakh in New Delhi.