KTM RC 160 vs Yamaha R15S

KTM RC 160 Price starts at Rs. 1.89 Lakh which is Rs. 38,236 costlier than base model of Yamaha R15S priced at Rs. 1.51 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM RC 160 is 36 kmpl whereas the mileage of Yamaha R15S is 40 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM RC 160 is powered by 164.2 cc engine , while Yamaha R15S is powered by 155 cc engine. KTM RC 160 is available in 3 different colours while Yamaha R15S comes with 3 colours. The Comparison KTM RC 160 vs Yamaha R15S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

RC 160 vs R15S

Key Highlights RC 160 STDR15S STD
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 19 PS @ 9500 rpm 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm

RC 160 vs R15S Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM RC 160 STDYamaha R15S STD
Rating
1 review
1296 reviews
Brand Name KTM Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.89 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.51 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 19 PS @ 9500 rpm 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM RC 160 Colors
Yamaha R15S Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm 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. 5,443 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 4,341 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,867 RC 160 Insurance Rs. 13,270 R15S Insurance
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Engine Type
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Engine Displacement
164.2 cc
155 cc
Max Power
19 PS @ 9500 rpm
18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
66 mm
58 mm
Stroke
48 mm
58.7 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Inductive
TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)
Compression Ratio
11.97:1
11.6:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
36 kmpl
40 kmpl
Top Speed
118 kmph
144 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, , Rear :-140/60-17
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-140/70-17
Peak Power
19 PS @ 9500 rpm
18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
MRF
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
29 psi

Dry Weight
148 kg
...
Seat height
830 mm
815 mm
Load carrying capacity
150 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
1965*701*1150 mm3
1990*725*1135 mm3
Wheelbase
1347 mm
1325 mm
Length
1965 mm
1990 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
170 mm
Height
1150 mm
1135 mm
Width
701 mm
725 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.7 Liters
11 Liters
Kerb Weight
155 Kg
142 Kg
Total Weight
305 kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
830 mm
815 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
...
Variable Valve Actuation (VVA)
Call/SMS Alerts
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 4AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular), (Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe)
Deltabox
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Handle Type
Split handle bar
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs

Standard Warranty (Years)
2
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM RC 160
  • Sporty, race-focused styling
  • Powerful and high-revving engine
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 160
  • Narrow pillion seat
  • No traction control
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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KTM RC 160 Vs Yamaha R15S FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM RC 160 vs Yamaha R15S?
KTM RC 160 has out rated Yamaha R15S on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper KTM RC 160 vs Yamaha R15S?
The Yamaha R15S is cheaper than KTM RC 160 by ₹38,236.
Which bike offers better performance KTM RC 160 vs Yamaha R15S?
For the STD version, 164.2 cc Petrol engine of RC 160 produces 19 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 155 cc Petrol engine of R15S produces 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM RC 160 has better performance.

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