Yamaha R15 V4 vs KTM 250 Duke
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha R15 V4 or KTM 250 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R15 V4 and 250 Duke. Yamaha R15 V4 Price starts at Rs.1.82 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Metallic Red and KTM 250 Duke Price starts at Rs.2.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Yamaha R15 V4 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 V4 provides a mileage of 55.2 kmpl (base model), and 250 Duke has a mileage of 30.8 kmpl (base model). Yamaha R15 V4 is available in 5 colours & 3 variants whereas KTM 250 Duke is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.
R15 V4 vs 250 Duke
| Key Highlights | Yamaha R15 V4 | KTM 250 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.1.82 Lakh | Rs.2.39 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 155 cc | 249.07 cc |
| Power | 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm | 30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 55.2 kmpl | 30.8 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| R15 V4 specifications | 250 Duke specifications | ||
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| On Road Price | 2.04 Lakh Price Breakup | 2.68 Lakh Price Breakup | |
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| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 Litres | 13.4 Litres | |
| Engine Displacement | 155 cc | 249.07 cc |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| R15 V4 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | 250 Duke Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | ||
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Rear Wheel Size | 17 | - | |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | 1 | 1 | |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | - | |
Calliper Type | Dual Piston | Front - 4 Piston& Rear - 2 Piston Caliper | |
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | |
Front Suspension | Upside Down Front Forks | WP APEX USD forks& 43mm diameter | |
Rear Suspension | Linked-Type Monocross Suspension | WP APEX Monoshock& 10-step preload adjustable | |
Front Tyre Size | 100/80 - 17 | - | |
Rear Tyre Size | 140/70 - R17 | - | |
Front Type | Disc | Disc | |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 220 mm | 240 mm | |
Rear Type | Disc | Disc | |
Tubeless Tyres | Yes | Yes | |
Tyre Size Spare | NA | - |
Instrumentation
| R15 V4 Instrumentation | 250 Duke Instrumentation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Fuel level guage | Digital | Yes | |
Tachometer | Digital | Digital | |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital | |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Infotainment & Communication
| R15 V4 Infotainment & Communication | 250 Duke Infotainment & Communication | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years/30000km | 2 Years/30000km |
Body & Suspension
| R15 V4 Body & Suspension | 250 Duke Body & Suspension | ||
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Images | |||
Frame Type | Deltabox | Split-Trellis Frame |
Engine & Transmission
| R15 V4 Engine & Transmission | 250 Duke Engine & Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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 | - | |
Range | 565 km/charge | - | |
Top Speed | 140 kmph | 148 kmph | |
Max Torque | 14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm | |
Max Power | 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm | 30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm | |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) | |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooling with radiator | |
Configuration | Single Cylinder | - | |
Bore x Stroke | 58.0 mm × 58.7 mm | 72 mm X 61.1 mm |
Comfort & Convenience
| R15 V4 Comfort & Convenience | 250 Duke Comfort & Convenience | ||
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Riding Modes | Track and Street | No | |
Low Battery Indicator | - | 1 | |
Average Speed Indicator | - | 1 | |
Pillion Footrest | 1 | 1 | |
Under Seat Storage | No | No | |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - | |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - | |
Console Type | Digital | Digital | |
Seat Style | Step-up Seat/Split Seat | - | |
Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start |
Safety
| R15 V4 Safety | 250 Duke Safety | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Radial Tyres | 1 | 1 | |
Hazard Warning Switch | 1 | 1 | |
Hazard Warning Indicator | 1 | 1 | |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | |
Power Modes | NA | - | |
Slipper Clutch | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| R15 V4 Dimensions & Capacity | 250 Duke 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 | 13.4 Litres | |
Engine Oil Capacity | 1 Litres | 1.7 Litres | |
Body Type | Sports Bike | Sports Bike | |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 141 kg | 162.8 kg | |
Seat Height | 815 mm | 800 mm |
Pros & Cons
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Which Bike Do You Like More ?
Detailed Comparison of Yamaha R15 V4 and KTM 250 Duke
Safety
R15 V4 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Slipper Clutch. 250 Duke has Slipper Clutch.
Transmission
Yamaha R15 V4 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 250 Duke comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Yamaha R15 V4 has a 11 Litres fuel tank with 1135 mm seat height. KTM 250 Duke has 1109 mm seat height and 13.4 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of Yamaha R15 V4?
The on-road price of Yamaha R15 V4 is Rs. 2.04 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of KTM 250 Duke?
The on-road price of KTM 250 Duke is Rs. 2.68 Lakh in New Delhi.