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KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and YZF R15 V3 BS6. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6 Price starts at Rs.1.57 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Thunder Grey & Metallic Red. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6 is a 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.6PS @ 10000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and YZF R15 V3 BS6 has a mileage of 48.75 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6 is available in 4 colours & 3 variants.

RC 125 vs YZF R15 V3 BS6

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6
PriceRs.1.90 LakhRs.1.57 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc155 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm18.6PS @ 10000 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl48.75 kmpl
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
STD
1.90 Lakh
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Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6 Thunder Grey & Metallic Red bike
Thunder Grey & Metallic Red
1.57 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

RC 125 specificationsYZF R15 V3 BS6 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
2.13 Lakh
1.76 Lakh
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

RC 125 Brakes, Suspension & TyresYZF R15 V3 BS6 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
17
-
Wheel Type
Alloy
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
-
Front Wheel Size
17
-
Calliper Type
Front-4 Piston Radial Fixed, Rear- Single-piston floating calliper
-
Braking System
Switchable ABS
-
Front Suspension
WP APEX 43
Regular Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
WP APEX Monoshock
Multi-step Adjustable Rear Monoshock
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - R17
100/80 R17
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
-
Tyre Size Spare
-
No

Instrumentation

RC 125 InstrumentationYZF R15 V3 BS6 Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
checkYes
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

RC 125 Body & SuspensionYZF R15 V3 BS6 Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel trellis frame, powder coated
Deltabox

Engine & Transmission

RC 125 Engine & TransmissionYZF R15 V3 BS6 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
124.7 cc
155 cc
Engine Type
4-stroke engine
Single-Cylinder& SOHC&Liquic Cooled& 4 Valves& FI
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
155 kmph
Max Torque
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Max Power
14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
18.6PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuelling
-
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Liquid-cooled
Liquid Cooled
Configuration
-
Single Cylinder
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 47.2 mm
58.0 mm x 58.7 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
40 kmpl
48.75 kmpl
Number of Gears
6 Speed
6

Comfort & Convenience

RC 125 Comfort & ConvenienceYZF R15 V3 BS6 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
No
-
Low Battery Indicator
1
-
Average Speed Indicator
1
-
Pillion Footrest
1
-
Under Seat Storage
No
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Equippped
Luggage Space
-
No
Handle Type
checkYes
-
Engine Kill Switch
-
checkYes
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Seat Style
-
Split
Side Stand Indicator
-
checkYes
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

RC 125 SafetyYZF R15 V3 BS6 Safety
Radial Tyres
1
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel
Slipper Clutch
Wet multi-disc clutch
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

RC 125 Dimensions & CapacityYZF R15 V3 BS6 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
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
160 kg
142 kg
Seat Height
824 mm
815 mm mm

Entertainment & Communication

RC 125 Entertainment & CommunicationYZF R15 V3 BS6 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
-
checkYes

Pros & Cons

RC 125 Pros & ConsYZF R15 V3 BS6 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
  • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
  • Agile handling
  • Fantastic braking system
  • the full digital instrument console
  • Very stylish looks
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 YZF R15 V3 BS6

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 125 has features like Handle Type and Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6, on the other hand, has Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

KTM RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and YZF R15 V3 BS6 comes with 6 Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6 has 1135 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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RC 125 Similar Bike Comparisons

KTM RC 125 and Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6 Owner Reviews

  • RC 125 Review
  • YZF R15 V3 BS6 Review
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      Vijay
      2 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)
    • A
      Anonymous
      6 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
      7 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      5.0
      Nice bike and good mileage looking very spotty bike
      Like
    • Sm
      Shaikh mohammad
      7 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      4.6
      Love to ride it , people don't look at you they look at your bike
      Like
    • YP
      Yagnik Patel
      7 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
      Likes (1)
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      Amit
      3 Month ago
      Review for Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6
      5.0
      Good look and mileage is also good compression to other bike one day I also buy this bike and recommend in my family for this bike for save money because it's worth it now I have no words for this bike thank you so much everyone.
      Likes (1)
    • RK
      Rakesh Kumar
      5 Month ago
      Review for Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6
      3.0
      The performance is very good the slipper clutch and the abs doing a pretty good job and the overall design is good
      Likes (4)
    • AB
      Abhishankar Badi
      9 Month ago
      Review for Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6
      5.0
      Look good. I love this bike. I like it so much. Very stylish and gives good performance.
      Likes (18)
    • KK
      KAILASHPATI KHORA
      11 Month ago
      Review for Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6
      3.8
      EVERYTHING IS GOOD IN V3 . STYLING , MILEGE. IN TERM FO COMFORT ITS GOOD AS A SPORTS BIKE . SITITING POSITION OF THE BIKE IS LITTELE AGGRESIVE .
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      shuvadeep bera
      1 Year ago
      Review for Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6
      3.8
      best 155cc machine. mileage is 34 but why design is very good.
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    KTM RC 125 and Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6 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 YZF R15 V3 BS6?
    The on-road price of Yamaha YZF R15 V3 BS6 is Rs. 1.76 Lakh in New Delhi.