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KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha R15 V4

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or Yamaha R15 V4? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and R15 V4. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Yamaha R15 V4 Price starts at Rs.1.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Metallic Red - Metallic Black - Intensity White without Quick Shifter. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 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, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and R15 V4 has a mileage of 55.2 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Yamaha R15 V4 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.

RC 125 vs R15 V4

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125Yamaha R15 V4
PriceRs.1.91 LakhRs.1.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc155 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl55.2 kmpl
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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Yamaha R15 V4 Metallic Red - Metallic Black - Intensity White without Quick Shifter bike
Metallic Red - Metallic Black - Intensity White without Quick Shifter
Rs. 1.85 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.15 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.07 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
155 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
-
Single Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
282
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
29
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
33
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
WAPE43
UpsidDowFronForks
Rear Suspension
WP APEX MoNoshock
Linked-Type MoNocross Suspension
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - R17
100/80 - 17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel trellis frame& powder coated
Deltabox

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
124.7 cc
155 cc
Engine Type
4-stroke engine
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
0.096 kwh
0.048 kwh
Battery Type
-
Maintenance Free
Top Speed
120 kmph
140 kmph
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 47.2 mm
58 mm x 58.7 mm
Configuration
-
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
3
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
Power Modes
3
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1977 mm
1990 mm
Width
-
725 mm
Height
824 mm
1135 mm
Wheelbase
1341 mm
1325 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.5 Litres
1 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
824 mm
815 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
160 kg
141 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
  • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
  • Agile handling
  • 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
  • Expensive for a 125cc bike
  • Small engine does not suit the design theme
  • Uncomfortable over long rides
  • 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 RC 125 and Yamaha R15 V4

Safety

RC 125 comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. R15 V4 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 125 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Handle Type, Side Stand Indicator and Yamaha R15 V4, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

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

Dimensions

KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. Yamaha R15 V4 has 1135 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 125 and Yamaha R15 V4 Owner Reviews

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    • AM
      Arbaj Mondal
      26 Aug 2025
      5.0
      This bike is absolutely awesome! The riding, handling, and overall experience are excellent there’s nothing to dislike. I love this bike, especially the headlights, design, and exhaust note, which are my personal favorites.
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      Darshan
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      This bike is excellent. It’s a joy to ride smooth handling, great speed, and a lot of fun overall.
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      Charan
      2 Month ago
      4.4
      It has the nice customization, mobility and reliability and better mileage and nice features for this bikes, I recomend this bike It is suitable for the young people
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      velnagarajan
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      KTM is truly a dream bike for the youth of India. I’ve always wanted to own one, and I believe one day my dream will come true. Just thinking about it gives me motivation. For me, life feels incomplete without a KTM. The style, power, and attitude it brings are unmatched. Waiting for the day it becomes mine.
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      Karmvir
      8 Month ago
      5.0
      I think this is best bike in middle class family. I am buying this bike. I am so happy because I am buying this bike and that's all right.
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