Yamaha R15 V3 vs KTM RC 125 vs Suzuki GSX-R150 Comparison

Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 01:18 AM

	Yamaha R15 V3 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,58,700 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued POPULARITY This week: 76 views All time: 3690576 views	KTM RC 125 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,89,542 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 41 views All time: 2320783 views	Suzuki GSX-R150 Expected Price ₹ 1,20,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 36 views All time: 664442 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Overall Length
	1990 mm	1977 mm	2020 mm
	Overall Width
	725 mm	688 mm	700 mm
	Overall Height
	1135 mm	1098 mm	1075 mm
	Kerb Weight
	142 kg	160 kg	131 kg
	Wheelbase
	1325 mm	1341 mm	1300 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	11 litres	13.7 litres	11 litres
	Seat Height
	815 mm	835 mm	785 mm
	Ground Clearance
	170 mm	158 mm	160 mm
	Engine Oil Capacity
	1.05 litres	NA	NA
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-60 kmph
	4.3 secs	4.3 secs	NA
	0-100 kmph
	10.1 secs	14.6 secs	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Engine Kill Switch
			NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Yamaha R15 V3 mileage is 40 kmpl (approximate).	KTM RC 125 mileage is 41.32 kmpl (certified).	49 KMPL (Certified)
	Top Speed
	Yamaha R15 V3 top speed is 136 kmph (approximate).	KTM RC 125 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated).	NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 150cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 125cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.6 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	155 cc	124.7 cc	147.3 cc
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1	1
	Bore
	58 mm	58 mm	62.0 mm
	Stroke
	58.7 mm	47.2 mm	48.8 mm
	Compression Ratio
	11.6 : 1	12.8:1	NA
	Secondary Reduction Ratio
	3.429 (48/14)	NA	NA
	Maximum Power
	18.6 HP @ 10,000 rpm	14.5 HP @ 9250 rpm	18.90 HP @ 10,500 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm	14 NM @ 9000 rpm
	Engine Details
	155.1cc, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, VVA	124.7cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine	Single cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injection, DOHC, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	Fuel Injection (Fi)
	Ignition
	T.C.I (Transistor Controlled Ignition)	NA	NA
	Lubrication
	Wet Sump	Forced, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Clutch
	Wet Type Multi-Plate Assist & Slipper Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc Clutch, Mechanically Actuated	Wet MultiPlate
	Spark Plug Model Type
	NGK/MR8E9	NA	NA
	Primary Reduction Ratio
	3.042 (73/24)	NA	NA
	Gear Ratios
	1st gear - 2.833 (34/12), 2nd gear - 1.875 (30/16), 3rd gear - 1.364 (30/22), 4th gear - 1.143 (24/21), 5th gear - 0.957 (22/23), 6th gear - 0.840 (21/25)	NA	NA
	Final Drive
	Chain	NA	NA
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Gear Indicator
	Digital	NA
	Rev-limiter Indicator
		NA	NA
	Gear Indicator
	Digital	NA
	ABS Light
			NA
	Low Oil Indicator

	Low Battery Indicator

	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	NA	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	1-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	NA
	Similar Bikes
	Suzuki Gixxer SF, KTM RC 125, Yamaha MT-15, Bajaj Pulsar RS200	At this price point, KTM RC 125 competes with Yamaha R15 V3 and Bajaj Pulsar RS200 in India. Internationally, the 125cc sportbike rivals Yamaha R125, Aprilia RS 125, Suzuki GSX-R125, Kawasaki Ninja 125, and the Honda CBR125R.	NA
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Capacity
	4.0Ah (10HR)	8Ah	NA
	Voltage
	12V	12V	NA
	Pass Light

	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	12V, 10W×2	NA	NA
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	12V, 10W×2	NA	NA
	Head Light Type
	Dual	NA	NA
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
			NA
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free (ETZ-5)	Maintenance Free	MF
	Head Light
	LED	Halogen Headlamps with LED Pilot Lamps	LED
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	Bulb
	Position Lamp
		NA	NA
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design

	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 150cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 125cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.6 seconds.
	Comfort

	Features

	Build Quality

	Fuel Economy

	Value for Money
			NA
	Should You Buy It?
	Yes, it is the most-powerful and most feature-loaded 150cc motorcycle in India.	NA	NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	282mm Single Disc	320mm Single Disc with Radially Mounted Calliper	Disc
	Rear Brake
	220mm Single Disc	230mm Single Disc with Floating Calliper	Disc
	ABS
	2-Channel	Bosch 9.1 MB 1-Channel ABS (Supermoto ABS)
	Front Tyre
	100/80-17 M/C 52P	110/70-R17	90/80-17
	Rear Tyre
	140/70R17 M/C 66H (Radial)	150/60-R17	130/70-17
	Alloy Wheels
			NA
	Front Wheel
	17M/C × MT2.5	17-inch	17-inch
	Rear Wheel
	17M/C × MT4.0	17-inch	17-inch
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Frame (Chassis)
	Deltabox	Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)	Diamond
	Front Suspension
	Telescopic Forks	43mm WP Apex USD Forks	Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Monoshock	WP APEX Monoshock, 10 Step Adjustable	Mono Shock
	Front Wheel Travel
	130 mm	120 mm	NA
	Rear Wheel Travel
	97 mm	150 mm	NA
Miscellaneous Information
	Steering Angle
	33 Degree	66.5°	NA
	Trail
	88 mm	NA	NA
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Sports	Sports	Sports
	Official Tagline
	Speed is Reborn	Race-Bred Performance	NA
	Bike Variant
	Yamaha R15 V3	2024 KTM RC 125 (New Model)	2024 Suzuki GSX-R150
	Availability Status in India
	Discontinued	Available	Upcoming
	Latest Price in India
	Yamaha R15 V3 price was Rs 1.59 lakh before being discontinued.	2024 KTM RC 125 price is Rs 1.90 lakh in India (ex-showroom).	2024 Suzuki GSX-R150 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.20 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	Colour Options
	Racing Blue, Darknight, Thunder Grey, Metallic Red	Black / Orange, Orange / Silver	Metallic Triton Blue, Titan Black, Stronger Red, Matte Black, Brilliant White