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Yamaha R15 M vs KTM RC 125

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha R15 M or KTM RC 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R15 M and RC 125. Yamaha R15 M Price starts at Rs.2.01 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Metallic Grey and KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Yamaha R15 M is 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm power whereas KTM RC 125 is a 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R15 M provides a mileage of 55.2 kmpl (base model), and RC 125 has a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model). Yamaha R15 M is available in 1 colours & 5 variants whereas KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

R15 M vs RC 125

Key HighlightsYamaha R15 MKTM RC 125
PriceRs.2.01 LakhRs.1.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity155 cc124.7 cc
Power18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range55.2 kmpl40 kmpl
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Yamaha R15 M Metallic Grey bike
Metallic Grey
Rs. 2.01 Lakh
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

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

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

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
Deltabox
Steel trellis frame& powder coated

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
155 cc
124.7 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke& SOHC& 4-valve
4-stroke engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.048 kwh
0.096 kwh
Battery Type
Maintenance Free (ETZ-5)
-
Top Speed
140 kmph
120 kmph
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 58.7 mm
58 mm x 47.2 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
-
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm
14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
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
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1990 mm
1977 mm
Width
725 mm
-
Height
1135 mm
824 mm
Wheelbase
1325 mm
1341 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
158 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11 Litres
13.7 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1 Litres
1.5 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
815 mm
824 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
141 kg
160 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.
  • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
  • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
  • Agile handling
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
  • Expensive for a 125cc bike
  • Small engine does not suit the design theme
  • Uncomfortable over long rides
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Detailed Comparison of Yamaha R15 M and KTM RC 125

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. RC 125 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

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 RC 125, on the other hand, has 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.

Transmission

Yamaha R15 M comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

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

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Yamaha R15 M and KTM RC 125 Owner Reviews

  • R15 M Review
  • RC 125 Review
    • YG
      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 ?
      22 Aug 2025
      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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    • AA
      Ayush Ambekar
      21 Aug 2025
      4.6
      Yamaha R15 V4M comes with an aggressive, R7-inspired design and premium build quality. It features a 155cc VVA engine, USD forks, dual ABS, traction control, Bluetooth console, quick shifter, and delivers good mileage of around 40–50 km/l. However, its aggressive riding posture is not very comfortable for long rides, and the price feels slightly high for a 155cc bike.
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