KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha R15S

KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs. 1.90 Lakh which is Rs. 24,918 costlier than base model of Yamaha R15S priced at Rs. 1.65 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM RC 125 is 41 kmpl whereas the mileage of Yamaha R15S is 40 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM RC 125 is powered by 124.7 cc engine , while Yamaha R15S is powered by 155 cc engine. KTM RC 125 is available in 4 different colours while Yamaha R15S comes with 2 colours. The Comparison KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha R15S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

RC 125 vs R15S

Key Highlights RC 125 STDR15S STD
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm 18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm

RC 125 vs R15S Key Highlights

Basic Info RC 125 STDR15S STD
Rating
166 reviews
2872 reviews
Brand Name KTM Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.90 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 1.65 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm 18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
RC 125 Colors
R15S Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size ... Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,477 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 4,759 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 7,645 RC 125 Insurance Rs. 11,468 R15S Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
155 cc
Max Power
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
12 Nm at 8000 rpm
14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
58 mm
58 mm
Stroke
47.2 mm
58.7 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)
Compression Ratio
12.8:1
11.6:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
41 kmpl
40 kmpl

Tyre Size
...
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
...
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
835 mm
815 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
1990*725*1135 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1325 mm
Length
...
1990 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
170 mm
Height
...
1135 mm
Width
...
725 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.7 Liters
11 Liters
Kerb Weight
160 Kg
142 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
...
Additional Features
Supermoto ABS, Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe, View Gear Position in Display, Set Your Shift & Rpm, View DTE, Averegr Speed, Fuel Consumption
Auxiliary light, Fuel consumption indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, Side stand engine cut-off switch, Dual horn, Gear position indicator, Inner Tube - 41.0 mm
Pilot Lamps
LED Pilot Lamps
...
LED tail lights
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
...
Display
New LCD Dash Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

KTM RC 125

  • Slightly more ergonomic than before
  • Larger seat
  • Excellent handling

Yamaha R15S

  • More affordable and comfortable than the R15 V4
  • Variable Valve Actuation ensures the engine has enough grunt for everyday situations
  • Standard rear radial tyre
  • with optional grippy Metzelers

KTM RC 125

  • Rather expensive for a bike with so little power

Yamaha R15S

  • Fit and finish levels could have been better
  • The LED headlight isn’t bright enough and fails to illuminate the road properly
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RC 125 and R15S Competitors

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Suggest me a bike under 1.5 lakh I am 6 feet and I am collage boy.
  • No bikes for you for the college...start with any 125cc first....for weekend little stretch r15 v3...faily commute to college Fz 150...if you need style and girlfriend and get spoiled R15v3 or gixxer 150. Go in a bus bro...study well ..we can take super bikes later...because we love you
  • Honda hornet/honda xblade/ honda unicorn/Hero xtreme 200s/ Pulsar150/ pulsar220/ ns 160/ns200/apache1604v/apache 200 4v/RE std 350/xpulse 200/yamaha fzsv3...all under 1.5L on road and suits tall persons...my personal choice would be RE 350Std and pulsar 220 big bike feel...
  • Bro close your eyes and go for R15 V3 Best performance with best mileage and low maintenance...and even it's looks are also amazing
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Q. Can I use R15 V3. 0 for long rides, 500 kms around without discomfort? If not which bike in this price range is better?
  • I have ridden my beast more than 500km also with pilion rider for example from Delhi to Shimla, Delhi To Jaipur, Jodhpur Via Agra, Also Udaipur Ajmer, Delhi To Dehradun, Haridwar Even my highest tour Delhi to Jaisalmer & Delhi to Ahmedabad, so far I didn't find any discomfort but yeah all you have to keep in mind about chain l**e oil it after 500-1000km constant travel for best results also the tyre pressure.
  • Yes u can go 500 kms around without discomfort by staying 30 minutes for every 100 to 120 Km On average i have a great experience go 1000 Km, height is below 5'9 - 5.5 its preferably otherwise it will be uncomfortable for long ride.
  • I have rode ,the beast to kanyakumari .. from mumbai .. the first day was bad but the next day day i rode like nearly 800km woth out any discomfort
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Q. I am 6.3 feet tall. Which one is comfortable me? R15 V3 or MT 15??
  • R15 v3 suits for taller riders . A bit uncomfortable for. Shorter riders , rather for me , I am 6.1 . It clocked around 12k on my bike . I clocked 700km at a stretch , I won’t feel any pain or aches .
  • My height is 5'1 and I own r15v3. I don't feel any discomfort while riding the bike even in bumper-to-bumper traffic. height doesn't matter, skill matters. I can drive all other bikes easily
  • Better you go for MT15
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RC 125 Vs R15S Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper RC 125 vs R15S?

The Yamaha R15S is cheaper than KTM RC 125 by Rs. 24,918.

Which bike offers better performance RC 125 vs R15S?

For the STD version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of RC 125 produces 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 12 Nm at 8000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 155 cc Petrol engine of R15S produces 18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • KTM RC 125
  • Yamaha R15S
  • RC 125
    45 mileage old model bike 

    45 mileage old model bike rc 125 stylish bike 2018 model

    Manju 3 days ago
  • RC 125
    4.2
    Dirive experience good but 

    Dirive experience good but sound was noisey like old bottle can sound and build quality very good front head aero dinamic mileage was good and avrage for 1.5 to 3 lakh evry bikes black and orange highlights wass osm.

    GyaanCHoo 3 months ago
  • RC 125
    This bike looking is very 

    This bike looking is very nice but not good head light.I think it could have been better.The big problem this bike is it's mileage.Not good mileage in comparison r15.And over pricing bike.But ktm body quality is very good.I hope ktm company will also improve some of these problems.

    Saurav 3 months ago
  • RC 125
    Ride quality 

    Really worth the price the ride quality and it's performance it just awesome.The mileage is good in respect to a 125cc motorcycle i really loved it.It has a high seat which causes trouble for short riders like me i am 5.5 ft tall and mostly struggle while taking you turns and at traffic single stop otherwise every thing is fine.Further i could lower the seat height adjusting suspension setup but the service centre told me not to do it as the ktm company has set it by keeping balanced setup any changes in it can make it worse result in accident.I kept it as it though i am struggling but as time passes.I will get accustomed with it and learn.The tricks and techniques to control the bike smoothly.I will recommend any below 5.5 ft height should avoid choosing the ktm bikes.Though below 5.5 ft height guys can drive the bike but it very defficult to cope up.I got a mileage of 40 kmpl on my daily commits.The bike itself is a beast.I love what ever i have got from ktm at the price point neglecting the height factor.I really love it.

    Rohit 3 months ago
  • RC 125
    This bike's performance is 

    This bike's performance is much good than the old one.I think it worths buying.And the comfort is good you can ride it 3-4 hours without any pain.

    14 5 months ago
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    More Customer Reviews of RC 125

  • Having a bike was a childhood dream for me. I spent over 3 months researching all the available bikes in India before finally choosing the Yamaha R15. From the moment I saw the bike I could sense there was something very special about it. Not just its excellent looks but also it's brilliant performance. From the YouTube videos of various riders demonstrating the R15 I could tell that it's an 'Exceptional' Bike. I took a test ride and was really impressed with it. Before that I had an opportunity to also ride the KTM RC200. I preferred the R15 over all other bikes in the 150-200cc set. I will now present all my findings having done over a 1100km on this bike in just under a month. The engine and performance is excellent. Perfection. Great pickup, smooth transmission, easy gear shifts, good braking and tons of power if needed. This bike is deceptively fast. I just want to mention I like to keep at very safe speeds. I remember recently i was cruising at about 60 in the city and the road had less traffic so I decided to throttle it just a little. Within seconds I looked at the speedo and it was at 110kmph. It's surely a top end monster. It is as smooth at 60kmph as it's at 100+. Zero engine strain. The mileage I got from the bike brand new with no service was 58kmpl. That's pretty unbelievable for a bike with this kind of performance. That surely indicates great engineering. The looks of this bike stand out in a big way. Very elegant and good looking design. Classic lines. I can see people staring at it at intersections. The bike gets compliments all the time. The bike off roads surprisingly well too. I took it to Damdam lake and I could take it through the steep dirt tracks to the lakeside without a problem. The riding posture is aggressive and I personally love it. It's feels great to ride this bike. The key is to keep your arms and wrists relaxed and use your legs to grip the tank and thus distribute your body weight off your upper body. This is actually the recommended way of riding ALL kinds of bikes as per riding instructors. Since I got the bike I don't drive my car much anymore. That's how much fun this is. That too with Indian traffic and weather which can be challenging at times. I have already toured a little on this bike having done about 1000km going on road trips riding many hours at a stretch. No problems to report at all. A true winner. Buy with confidence. I will recommend that you get all the accessories as well, like crash guards etc. They all are very good for your bike and help keep it safe. Special thanks to Yamaha JM Motors Noida for their great support throughout the buying experience. They worked fully throughout the peak of the pandemic. I hope that you found this review useful. Please do follow me on YouTube. My name is Arjun Kaul aka Lord. Stay safe and happy riding)

    Arjun Kaul few weeks ago
  • I bought this bike as my first bike and my review can be biased. The best thing about Yamaha R15 V3 is that you just can't get enough from a 155 cc, This bike is more than a 155 cc bike. Now talk about the pros and cons. According to me, this bike has the best performance among the 155cc, offering 19 bhp power and 14 torque. Another best thing is the variable valve actuation which helps a lot in delivering power in different rpm ratios. The look is truly based on the Yamaha R15 and looks just amazing. Now as everyone knows this bike has the mileage. I am getting 46-49kmpl by daily commuting which includes every type of drive. The features are also too good as you get a digital instrument console, which has a lot of pf information in it. This bike is a beast when comes to curves. I have upgraded my bike with 150/110 tyre sections in the rear and front. Now the confidence I get on curves is just unbelievable. Braking is very decent and never faced any issue with it. There are more pros than I have already mentioned, but the only cons which I think should be considered can be riding position, which is more aggressive and can be uncomfortable for long rides. But in the end, it doesn't matter, because when you want the thrill of a true sports bike. You know there is no comfort. I just love my bike.

    Raevion V3 6 days ago
  • I think according to me there is no any one bike to compete this in india or may be outside of india bcs its power, style , looks, specifications, mileage and overall performance , stability, reliability, and last bt not least its technology of japan so definitely win to good .. value for money bike and fully sport bike so i don't expect to comfort like tourer bike ..so before buying keep in mind these points and one thing its my opinion according to my experience with this bcs i love technology and sports bikes only ...

    MD INTEKHAB few weeks ago
  • When V3 launched I thought there is no difference between the V2 but that's wrong there is lot of difference like bike body, headlight, digital screen meter, comfortable seat (including rider and rear). Actually the main thing I love the control of this bike and engine sound when you reach above 80 kmpl it's sounds like a beast and even you go upto 157 to 160 kmpl on this bike. Another thing is riding comfortable and I never get bored riding the Yamaha R15 V3.

    Vishwanatha Gowda few weeks ago
  • Excellent drive, Com-portable, Safe and spreade.Skooty is safe for female service holder.Skooty is not available accident of other vehicle.It is to move one place of other place.It's not influence of air or environmental pollution.We are not tried to drive skooty.It is very important of service lady.Because there is not available vechicle in road so.

    Kana Rani 1 week ago
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