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Yamaha R15S vs KTM 160 Duke

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha R15S or KTM 160 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R15S and 160 Duke. Yamaha R15S Price starts at Rs.1.68 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM 160 Duke Price starts at Rs.1.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Yamaha R15S is 1 cylinder, 149 cc Engine can generate 12.2 bhp @ 7250 rpm power whereas KTM 160 Duke is a 1 cylinder, 164 cc Engine can generate 18.74 Ps @ 9500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R15S provides a mileage of 43 kmpl (base model), and 160 Duke has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Yamaha R15S is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas KTM 160 Duke is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

R15S vs 160 Duke

Key HighlightsYamaha R15SKTM 160 Duke
PriceRs.1.68 LakhRs.1.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity149 cc164.2 cc
Power12.2 bhp @ 7250 rpm18.74 Ps @ 9500 rpm
Mileage/Range43 kmplN/A km/charge
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Yamaha R15S STD bike
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Rs. 1.68 Lakh
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STD
Rs. 1.85 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.88 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.08 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
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Transmission Type
Manual
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 Litres
10.1 Litres
Engine Displacement
149 cc
164.2 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
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Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
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Front Disc Size
282
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Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
28
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
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Front Wheel Size
17
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Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
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Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
28
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Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
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Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
TelescopiFork
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Rear Suspension
7-Step Adjustable MoNocross Suspension
-
Front Tyre Size
100/80 - 17
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Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
-
LED headlight
check
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years/30000 Kms

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
-
Frame Type
Diamond Type
Split-Trellis frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
149 cc
164.2 cc
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled& 4 Stroke&SOHC&4 valve
Liquid Cooled 4 stroke Single Cylinder SOHC Internal Combustion Engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
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Transmission Type
Manual
-
Battery Capacity
0.048 kwh
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Top Speed
136 kmph
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Bore x Stroke
57.3 mm x 57.9 mm
66 mm X 48 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
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Max Power
12.2 bhp @ 7250 rpm
18.74 Ps @ 9500 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
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
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
Radial Tyres
check
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
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Traction Control System
check
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2000 mm
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Width
780 mm
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Height
1080 mm
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Wheelbase
1330 mm
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Ground Clearance
165 mm
174 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 Litres
10.1 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
1.25 Litres
Body Type
Sports
Sports Bike
Seat Height
790 mm
815 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
136 kg
147 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
check

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • The highest performance numbers in this segment.
  • Packs more features than most rivals.
  • Gets switchable dual-channel ABS.
  • Gets premium quality hardware.
Cons
  • The design from the older series Duke simply looks too dated.
  • The fuel tank is a puny 10.1-litre unit.
  • The LCD screen may remind you of a Nokia 1100.
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Detailed Comparison of Yamaha R15S and KTM 160 Duke

Safety

R15S comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. 160 Duke has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Comfort & Convenience

Yamaha R15S has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and KTM 160 Duke, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Dimensions

Yamaha R15S has a 13 Litres fuel tank with 1080 mm seat height. KTM 160 Duke has seat height and 10.1 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Yamaha R15S and KTM 160 Duke Owner Reviews

  • R15S Review
  • 160 Duke Review
    • Aa
      Ayaan ali
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Amazing look, comfortable sitting, best mileage, best offer, best colour combination, amazing bike, amazing for a long drive. I love looks and the design great deal for us.
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    • PJ
      Prince Jaiswal
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Worth of money. Good mileage. This is not a bike this is a emotion that I attached deploy. Never want to detached. R15 is a feelings. That comes from heart.
      Likes (1)
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    • US
      Uday Sonawane
      6 Month ago
      4.2
      Fabulous, Safe & stylish. Wonderful experience. Love the racing blue color. Vehicle never gave any issue. Stunning best performance.
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    • KS
      Kethan Sharma
      7 Month ago
      4.2
      Bike is good in highways, performance Superb, Maintained well little discomfort in hand while driving. Low maintenance cost of maintenance well mileage.
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    • S
      Swapnil
      8 Month ago
      5.0
      I really love the bike and the user experience is amazing. More than 8 years of ownership and I can say, yamaha is yamaha. Cannot be compared with any other brand.
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