KTM 125 Duke Vs Yamaha R15 V3.0 Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.52 Lakh

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₹ 1.49 Lakh

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₹ 1.04 Lakh

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Overview

KTM 125 Duke Vs Yamaha R15 V3.0 Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V 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 Vs Apache RTR 160 4V 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 Vs Apache RTR 160 4V – 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, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.04 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 1.07 Lakh for range topping model Lastly, the KTM 125 Duke starts at ₹ 1.52 Lakh.

Summary	KTM 125 Duke	Yamaha R15 V3.0	TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
Price	₹ 1.52 Lakh	₹ 1.49 Lakh	₹ 1.04 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Yamaha	TVS
Body Type	Sports	Sports	Sports
Mileage	34.50 Kmpl	30.00 Kmpl	30.00 Kmpl
Power	14.30 bhp	18.30 bhp	16.28 bhp
Engine	124.7 CC	155.0 CC	159.7 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

125 Duke Vs R15 V3.0 Vs Apache RTR 160 4V – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Yamaha R15 V3.0 base engine returns 30 Kmpl. The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V base returns 30 Kmpl. The KTM 125 Duke basic model, on the other hand, gives 35 Kmpl.

125 Duke Vs R15 V3.0 Vs Apache RTR 160 4V – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Yamaha R15 V3.0 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V comes in bhp Petrol engine. Lastly, the KTM 125 Duke is offered in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	124.7 cc	155.0 cc	159.7 cc
No Of Cylinder	1	1	1
Max Power	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm	18.3 bhp @ 10000 rpm	16.28 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm	14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm	14.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Oil Cooler With Ram Air Assist
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start	Self/ Kick Start
Bore	58 mm	N/A	N/A
Emission	BS VI	N/A	N/A
Stroke	47.2 mm	N/A	N/A
Throttle Body	TB 33	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.2 L	11.0 L	12.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	1.1 L	2.5 L
Mileage	34.50 Kmpl	30.00 Kmpl	30.00 Kmpl
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	148 kg	142 kg	143 kg
Length	1993 mm	1990 mm	2050 mm
Width	789 mm	725 mm	790 mm
Height	1083 mm	1135 mm	1050 mm
Wheelbase	1366 mm	1325 mm	1357 mm
Ground Clearance	155 mm	170 mm	180 mm
Seat Height	818 mm	815 mm	800 mm

Transmission

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

Chassis and Suspension

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

Braking

Front Brake Type	Disc	Hydraulic Single Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Hydraulic Single Disc	Drum
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	282 mm	270 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	220 mm	130 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	17 inches	17 inches	17 inches
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre	110/70-R17	100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless	90/90-17 49P Tubeless
Rear Tyre	150/60-R17	140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless	110/80-17 57P Tubeless

Electricals

Battery	N/A	12 V, 4.0 Ah(10 HR)	12V, 9Ah
Headlight	Halogen	LED	AHO 12V, 35/35W HS1 Bulb, With All-time ON LED Position Lamp
Tail Light	LED	LED	LED - 1W/ 2.5 W

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	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	Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
ABS
Dual Channel ABS	-		-
Integrated Blinkers As A Special Feature The RC	-		-
Pillion Ride Seat	-		-
Super Wide Tyre	-		-
Thin Tail Fitting Perfectly Into The Pure Racing Look	-		-
USB Charging Option	-		-
Variable Valves Actuation (VVA)	-		-

Additonal Features

100% Digital LCD Display	-	-
A Brand New Steel Fuel Tank With 9.5L Capacity	-	-
Assist & Slipper Clutch	-	-
Handlebar Is Combined With Advanced Control	-	-
Headlight Opening A New Direction For KTM Style	-	-
KTM RC 200 High-Quality Upside-Down Fork	-	-
Triple Clamps Are Eye-Catchers & Together	-	-
Windshield Design For Rider’S Chest And Arms	-	-

Key Features

Bi Functional LED Headlights		-
Negative LCD Displaywith Gear Shift Indication		-
Raised LED Tail Light		-

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