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Yamaha R15 M vs KTM 250 Duke

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha R15 M or KTM 250 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R15 M and 250 Duke. Yamaha R15 M Price starts at Rs.2.01 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Metallic Grey and KTM 250 Duke Price starts at Rs.2.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Yamaha R15 M is 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm power whereas KTM 250 Duke is a 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate 30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R15 M provides a mileage of 55.2 kmpl (base model), and 250 Duke has a mileage of 30.8 kmpl (base model). Yamaha R15 M is available in 1 colours & 5 variants whereas KTM 250 Duke is available in 3 colours & 2 variants.

R15 M vs 250 Duke

Key HighlightsYamaha R15 MKTM 250 Duke
PriceRs.2.01 LakhRs.2.30 Lakh
Engine Capacity155 cc249.07 cc
Power18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range55.2 kmpl30.8 kmpl
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Yamaha R15 M Metallic Grey bike
Metallic Grey
Rs. 2.01 Lakh
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STD
Rs. 2.30 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.26 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.58 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.3
4.2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
11 Litres
15 Litres
Engine Displacement
155 cc
249.07 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
282
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
29
Front Wheel Size
17
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
33
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
33
32
Rear Wheel Size
17
-
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
UpsidDowFronForks
WAPEUSforks43mdiameter
Rear Suspension
Linked-Type MoNocross Suspension
WP APEX MoNoshock& 10-step preload adjustable
Front Tyre Size
100/80 - 17
-

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
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
check

Warranty

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

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Deltabox
Split-Trellis Frame

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
155 cc
249.07 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke& SOHC& 4-valve
Single Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& FI Engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.048 kwh
1.5 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free (ETZ-5)
-
Top Speed
140 kmph
148 kmph
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 58.7 mm
72 mm x 61.1 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
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
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
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
check
Power Modes
3
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1990 mm
-
Width
725 mm
820 mm
Height
1135 mm
1109 mm
Wheelbase
1325 mm
1354 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
176 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11 Litres
15 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1 Litres
1.7 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
815 mm
800 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
141 kg
162.8 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 155cc engine offers fast & thrilling performance with reliability
  • Amazing road presence due to design
  • Fit & finish is very good for its price
  • Very good beginner bike for track riding experience
  • Comes loaded with the latest features like Quickshifter, etc.
  • Most refined engine in the Duke series of models
  • Powerful & fast performance overall
  • Design is funky & modern with youthful appeal
  • Braking power is very powerful
  • Ride & handling combo is well tuned for enthusiasts
Cons
  • Pricey when compared to the R15 V4
  • Not a very comfortable bike for long rides
  • Engine buzzes a little in the mid-range performance
  • Mid-range vibrations from engine are still present
  • Aggressive riding position is not suited to all
  • Pricey when compared to the rivals
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Detailed Comparison of Yamaha R15 M and KTM 250 Duke

Safety

R15 M comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. 250 Duke has Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Comfort & Convenience

Yamaha R15 M has features like Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and KTM 250 Duke, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Yamaha R15 M comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 250 Duke comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Yamaha R15 M has a 11 Litres fuel tank with 1135 mm seat height. KTM 250 Duke has 1109 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Yamaha R15 M and KTM 250 Duke Owner Reviews

  • R15 M Review
  • 250 Duke Review
    • A
      ARUN
      18 Sep 2025
      5.0
      Looks attractive and has impressive top-end speed. People love to ride this bike, and in my opinion, it’s one of the best bikes for middle-class families. Truly a good bike overall.
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      Yash Goyal
      07 Sep 2025
      5.0
      Excellent bike with a premium look and high power. One of the best budget-range sport bikes, the R15 M is the top choice for sport bikes in India. Very good overall.
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    • Rk
      Raj kharibam
      29 Aug 2025
      5.0
      I really like this bike and plan to buy it in a few months.
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    • MI
      Mohd Irfan
      23 Aug 2025
      5.0
      Overall, my experience with this bike is very good. The top speed is impressive, and the design is very attractive it looks like a sports bike and even feels like a bike above 300cc. The mileage is also good.
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      Uttar Pradesh Sarkar ?
      28 Days ago
      5.0
      Very nice bike! A powerful and thrilling ride I really liked it. It runs very fast, and now it comes with so many great features.
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