KTM 125 Duke Vs Yamaha R15 V3.0 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.52 Lakh

₹ 1.49 Lakh

Overview

KTM 125 Duke Vs Yamaha R15 V3.0 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 125 Duke Vs R15 V3.0 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

125 Duke Vs R15 V3.0 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Yamaha R15 V3.0 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.49 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 1.5 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, KTM 125 Duke price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.52 Lakh.

Summary	KTM 125 Duke	Yamaha R15 V3.0
Price	₹ 1.52 Lakh	₹ 1.49 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Yamaha
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	34.50 Km/l	30.00 Km/l
Power	14.30 bhp	18.30 bhp
Engine	124.7 CC	155.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

125 Duke Vs R15 V3.0 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Yamaha R15 V3.0 base engine returns 30 Km/l. The KTM 125 Duke base returns 35 Km/l.

125 Duke Vs R15 V3.0 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Yamaha R15 V3.0 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM 125 Duke comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	124.7 cc	155.0 cc
No Of Cylinder	1	1
Max Power	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm	18.3 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm	14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start
Bore	58 mm	N/A
Emission	BS VI	N/A
Stroke	47.2 mm	N/A
Throttle Body	TB 33	N/A

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.2 L	11.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	1.1 L
Mileage	34.50 Km/l	30.00 Km/l
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	148 kg	142 kg
Length	1993 mm	1990 mm
Width	789 mm	725 mm
Height	1083 mm	1135 mm
Wheelbase	1366 mm	1325 mm
Ground Clearance	155 mm	170 mm
Seat Height	818 mm	815 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	5 Plate, Wet Multi-disc Clutch, Mechanically Actuated	Wet Multiple-disc
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	N/A

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder Coated	Delta Box
Front Suspension	WP Upside-Down 43mm	Telescopic Fork Up
Rear Suspension	WP Monoshock, 10 Step Adjust	Monocross (link Suspension)
Suspension Travel (Front)	140 mm	N/A
Suspension Travel (Rear)	60 mm	N/A

Braking

Front Brake Type	Disc	Hydraulic Single Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Hydraulic Single Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	282 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	220 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	17 inches	17 inches
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre	110/70-R17	100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless
Rear Tyre	150/60-R17	140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless

Electricals

Battery	N/A	12 V, 4.0 Ah(10 HR)
Headlight	Halogen	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Fuel Warning Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grabrail
Engine Kill Switch
Clock
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
220mm Of Ground Clearance		-
ABS		-
Comes with An Optimized Handlebar		-
Comprehensive Instrument Cluster		-
Dual Channel ABS
External Cooling System For The Crankcase Oil		-
Silencer Increases Water Wading Ability		-
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	-
MUSCLED TANK	-
Roto Petal Disc Brakes	-
RTR ENGINE	-
Sculpted Digital Display	-
Super Wide Tyre	-
Synchronized Stiff Chassis	-
USB Charging Option	-
Variable Valves Actuation (VVA)	-

Additonal Features

Himalayan Comes with 15-Liter Fuel Tank		-
Assist & Slipper Clutch	-
Beast-Inspired Headlamps	-
Muscled Engine Cowl	-
Muscled Tail Cowl	-

Key Features

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