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KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha R15S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or Yamaha R15S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and R15S. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Yamaha R15S Price starts at Rs.1.66 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas Yamaha R15S is a 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.4 Ps @ 10000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and R15S has a mileage of 43 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas Yamaha R15S is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

RC 125 vs R15S

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125Yamaha R15S
PriceRs.1.90 LakhRs.1.66 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc155 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm18.4 Ps @ 10000 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl43 kmpl
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
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Rs. 1.90 Lakh
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Rs. 1.66 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

RC 125 specificationsR15S specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
2.13 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.86 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
5.0
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

RC 125 Brakes, Suspension & TyresR15S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
33
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
No
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
29
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
No
Calliper Type
Front-4 Piston Radial Fixed& Rear- Single-piston floating calliper
-
Braking System
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
WP APEX 43
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
WP APEX Monoshock
Linked-Type Monocross Suspension
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - R17
100/80 - 17
Rear Tyre Size
150/60 - R17
140/70 - R17

Instrumentation

RC 125 InstrumentationR15S Instrumentation
Touch Screen Display
-
No
Fuel level guage
checkYes
-
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

RC 125 Infotainment & CommunicationR15S Infotainment & Communication
Basic Warranty
2 Years/30000km
2 Years/30000km

Body & Suspension

RC 125 Body & SuspensionR15S Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel trellis frame& powder coated
Deltabox

Engine & Transmission

RC 125 Engine & TransmissionR15S Engine & Transmission
Spark Plugs
-
1 per cylinder
Ignition
-
CDI
Gear Shifting Pattern
-
1 Down 5 Up
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
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
0.048 kwh
Top Speed
120 kmph
136 kmph
Max Torque
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Max Power
14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
18.4 Ps @ 10000 rpm
Cooling type
Liquid-cooled
Liquid Cooled
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 47.2 mm
58 x 58.7 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
40 kmpl
43 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

RC 125 Comfort & ConvenienceR15S Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
No
-
Pillion Backrest
-
No
Low Battery Indicator
1
No
Geo Fencing
-
No
Front Storage Box
-
No
Call/SMS Alerts
-
No
Average Speed Indicator
1
-
Pillion Footrest
1
checkYes
Under Seat Storage
No
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
checkYes
Handle Type
checkYes
-
Engine Kill Switch
-
checkYes
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

RC 125 SafetyR15S Safety
Side Stand Alarm
-
checkYes
Radial Tyres
1
checkYes
Hazard Warning Switch
-
No
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
checkYes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
-
checkYes
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
Wet multi-disc clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
-
No

Dimensions & Capacity

RC 125 Dimensions & CapacityR15S Dimensions & Capacity
Length
1977 mm
1990 mm
Width
-
725 mm
Height
824 mm
815 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
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports
Unladden/Kerb Weight
160 kg
142 kg
Seat Height
824 mm
815 mm

Entertainment & Communication

RC 125 Entertainment & CommunicationR15S Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
-
checkYes

Pros & Cons

RC 125 Pros & ConsR15S Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
  • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
  • Agile handling
Cons
  • Expensive for a 125cc bike
  • Small engine does not suit the design theme
  • Uncomfortable over long rides
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Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 125 and Yamaha R15S

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 125 has features like Handle Type and Yamaha R15S, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

KTM RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R15S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. Yamaha R15S has 815 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 125 and Yamaha R15S Owner Reviews

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    • V
      Vijay
      3 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      1.8
      Not use for work only for style and expensive bike . More petrol consumption. Not support to sitting. And not support to Rapido or Uber or Swiggy or Zomato .
      Likes (1)
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      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      5.0
      When evaluating comfort is vibration and noise levels. It performs well in this regard.
      Likes (1)
    • a
      anuj
      8 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      5.0
      Nice bike and good mileage looking very spotty bike
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      Shaikh mohammad
      8 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      4.6
      Love to ride it , people don't look at you they look at your bike
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      Yagnik Patel
      8 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      4.2
      1.Superb bike ktm rc 125 2.Best mileage 3.best look nd overall best bike
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      KTM RC 125 and Yamaha R15S FAQs

      What is the on-road price of KTM RC 125?
      The on-road price of KTM RC 125 is Rs. 2.13 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of Yamaha R15S?
      The on-road price of Yamaha R15S is Rs. 1.86 Lakh in New Delhi.