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Yamaha MT 15 V2 vs Hero Karizma XMR

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha MT 15 V2 or Hero Karizma XMR? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between MT 15 V2 and Karizma XMR. Yamaha MT 15 V2 Price starts at Rs.1.70 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Karizma XMR Price starts at Rs.1.81 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base. Yamaha MT 15 V2 is 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm power whereas Hero Karizma XMR is a 1 cylinder, 210 cc Engine can generate 25.15 bhp @9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, MT 15 V2 provides a mileage of 56.87 kmpl (base model), and Karizma XMR has a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model). Yamaha MT 15 V2 is available in 7 colours & 4 variants whereas Hero Karizma XMR is available in 3 colours & 3 variants.

MT 15 V2 vs Karizma XMR

Key HighlightsYamaha MT 15 V2Hero Karizma XMR
PriceRs.1.70 LakhRs.1.81 Lakh
Engine Capacity155 cc210 cc
Power18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm25.15 bhp @9250 rpm
Mileage/Range56.87 kmpl35 kmpl
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Yamaha MT 15 V2 STD bike
Yamaha MT 15 V2
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Hero Karizma XMR
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Rs. 1.81 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.90 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.04 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.0
    4.4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    10 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    155 cc
    210 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    282
    300
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    29
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    39
    29
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    29
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    UpsidDowFronForks
    Dia 37 mm& Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush
    Rear Suspension
    Linked-type MoNocross suspension
    Gas Charged Mono Shock& 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    100/80 - 17
    100/80-17 TL

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 30000 km
    5 Years or 70000 kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Deltabox
    Steel Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    TCI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    check
    Engine Capacity
    155 cc
    210 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid cooled& 4-stroke& SOHC& 4-valve
    4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled DOHC
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.048 kwh
    -
    Top Speed
    130 kmph
    130 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    58 mm x 58.7 mm
    73 mm x 50 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm
    25.15 bhp @9250 rpm

    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
    check
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    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
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    Halogen
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    check
    Traction Control System
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2015 mm
    2068 mm
    Width
    800 mm
    760 mm
    Height
    1070 mm
    1110 mm
    Wheelbase
    1325 mm
    1351 mm
    Ground Clearance
    170 mm
    160 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    10 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.05 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    810 mm
    810 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    141 kg
    163.5 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Riding position is very comfortable for city commutes
    • Looks very youthful & aggressive on the road
    • Loaded with latest features like USD suspension
    • 155cc liquid-cooled engine is very refined & punch-packed
    • Braking is one of the best in its segment
    • The faired design looks nice and make nit a head-turner vehicle.
    • The 210cc engine is one of the most powerful options in the segment.
    • Comfortable riding posture- slightly upright and less committed.
    • USD front forks have made suspension better.
    • Smooth gear transitions make city and highway rides easy and comfortable.
    Cons
    • Quality is not as good as the R15 sports bike
    • Stiffer rear suspension tends to bounce the bike at times
    • Engine buzzes in mid-range
    • You don’t feel the engine’s punch until 6,000 rpm.
    • Build quality is not that good.
    • Vibrations evident on higher speeds- when you go above 5,000 rpm
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    Safety

    MT 15 V2 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Karizma XMR has Pass Light, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Yamaha MT 15 V2 has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Hero Karizma XMR, on the other hand, has Riding Modes, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    Yamaha MT 15 V2 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Karizma XMR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Yamaha MT 15 V2 has a 10 Litres fuel tank with 1070 mm seat height. Hero Karizma XMR has 1110 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Yamaha MT 15 V2 and Hero Karizma XMR Owner Reviews

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    • Karizma XMR Review
      • Mt
        Mehul thakor
        09 Jun 2025
        3.8
        I like this awesome bike. It's one of the most powerful and fastest bikes in India. I really love its look. Yamaha bikes have always been a hit in India.
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      • Ss
        Sujit saha
        08 Jun 2025
        4.8
        Nice to ride because of mileage. Good performance, good look, comfortable, safe for long ride.
        Likes (1)
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      • At
        Akash thakur
        24 May 2025
        5.0
        I really love this because it's average is very great. This model is latest and I love this bike. Thank you Yamaha bike.
        Likes (2)
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      • S
        Saravanan
        1 Month ago
        4.2
        It is overall good bike . Service and maintenance was easy and reliable. Customer service and support was good.
        Likes (1)
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      • N
        NASIM
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        Very exclusive bike . I used from 6 months. It is most comfortable bike in my life. So I suggest that please go with this bike. Lovely bike. Thank You.
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