Yamaha R15 V3 vs KTM RC 200 vs Kawasaki Ninja 125 Comparison
Updated: 30, Oct, 2023 10:43 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 1,58,700
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 2,17,696
* Delhi. May vary.
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Expected Price
₹ 1,70,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Length | |||
| 1990 mm | 1978 mm | 1935 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 725 mm | 688 mm | 685 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1135 mm | 1098 mm | 1075 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 142 kg | 160 kg | 148 kg | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1325 mm | 1340±15 mm | 1330 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 11 litres | 13.7 litres | 11 litres | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 815 mm | 835 mm | 785 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 170 mm | 156 mm | 170 mm | |
| Engine Oil Capacity | |||
| 1.05 litres | NA | NA | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-60 kmph | |||
| 4.3 secs | NA | NA | |
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 10.1 secs | 9.92 secs | 13 secs | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| Engine Kill Switch | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Yamaha R15 V3 mileage is 40 kmpl (approximate). | KTM RC 200 mileage is 35 kmpl (approximate). | Kawasaki Ninja 125 mileage is expected to be around 45 kmpl. | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Yamaha R15 V3 top speed is 136 kmph (approximate). | KTM RC 200 top speed is 142 kmph (speedo-indicated). | Kawasaki Ninja 125 top speed is 120 kmph (approximate). | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 150cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 10.1 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 200cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 9.92 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 125cc sports bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 13.0 seconds. | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 155 cc | 199.5 cc | 125 cc | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Bore | |||
| 58 mm | 72 mm | 58 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 58.7 mm | 49 mm | 47.2 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 11.6 : 1 | 13.3:1 | 11.7:1 | |
| Secondary Reduction Ratio | |||
| 3.429 (48/14) | NA | NA | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 18.6 HP @ 10,000 rpm | 25 HP @ 10,000 rpm | 15 HP @ 10,000 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm | 19.2 Nm @ 8,000 rpm | 11.7 Nm @ 7,700 rpm | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 155.1cc, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, VVA | 199.5cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine | 125cc, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooling | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Injection | Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) | Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition | |||
| T.C.I (Transistor Controlled Ignition) | NA | NA | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Wet Sump | Forced, Wet Sump | Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet Type Multi-Plate Assist & Slipper Clutch | Wet Multi-Disc Clutch, Mechanically Actuated | Wet Multi-Disc | |
| Spark Plug Model Type | |||
| NGK/MR8E9 | NA | NA | |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | |||
| 3.042 (73/24) | NA | 2.966 (86/29) | |
| 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 | 1st 2.833 (34/12), 2nd 1.875 (30/16), 3rd 1.444 (26/18), 4th 1.208 (29/24), 5th 1.056 (19/18), 6th 0.962 (25/26) | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Chain | NA | Chain | |
| 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 | |||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| 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) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Suzuki Gixxer SF, KTM RC 125, Yamaha MT-15, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 | KTM Duke 200, Honda CBR250R, Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 | Yamaha R125, Suzuki GSX-R125, KTM RC 125, Honda CBR125R, Aprilia RS4 125 | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Capacity | |||
| 4.0Ah (10HR) | 8 Ah | 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) | |||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free (ETZ-5) | Maintenance Free | MF | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | LED Headlight with LED Daylight Running Lights (DRL) | LED | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
| 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 200cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 9.92 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 125cc sports bike is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 13.0 seconds. | |
| Comfort | |||
| Features | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| Value for Money | |||
| 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 | 290mm Single Disc, Dual-Piston Caliper | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 220mm Single Disc | 230mm Single Disc with Floating Calliper | 220mm Single Disc, Dual Piston Caliper | |
| ABS | |||
| 2-Channel | Bosch 9.1 MB Two Channel ABS (Supermoto ABS) | 2-Channel ABS | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 100/80-17 M/C 52P | 110/70-R17 | 100/80-17 M/C 52S | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 140/70R17 M/C 66H (Radial) | 150/60-R17 | 130/70-17 M/C 62S | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| 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) | Tubular Diamond, Steel | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| Telescopic Forks | 43mm WP Apex USD Forks | 37mm Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Monoshock | WP APEX Monoshock, 10 Step Adjustable | Gas-Charged Shock with Adjustable Pre-Load | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 130 mm | 120 mm | 110 mm | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 97 mm | 150 mm | 120 mm | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Steering Angle | |||
| 33 Degree | 66.8° | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 88 mm | NA | 90 mm | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Sports | Sports | Sports | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Speed is Reborn | Racetrack DNA for the Street | Legends Start Here | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| Yamaha R15 V3 | 2024 KTM RC 200 (New Model) | 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 125 | |
| 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 200 price is Rs 2.18 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 125 price is expected to be around Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Racing Blue, Darknight, Thunder Grey, Metallic Red | Orange / Black, Orange / Silver | Lime Green (KRT Edition), White/Black, All-Black | |
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