Ktm Rc 125 vs Yamaha R15 V3
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc 125 vs Yamaha R15 V3. Ktm Rc 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm (restricted; approx. 11 kW for A1 compliance) hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (electronically limited; approx. 112–118 km/h derestricted — estimate), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha R15 V3: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~135 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Rc 125
Yamaha R15 V3
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
142 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm (restricted; approx. 11 kW for A1 compliance)
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (electronically limited; approx. 112–118 km/h derestricted — estimate)
~135 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L, typical real-world average)
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Rc 125
8.0/10
"The sharpest learner tool money can buy used, buy carefully."
Pros
+Genuinely teaches riding technique
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Premium suspension for class
Cons
−Aggressive position kills commutes
−Fairings hide crash damage easily
−Dealer servicing gets expensive fast
Yamaha R15 V3
8.2/10
"The best 150cc motorcycle money can buy, used or new."
Pros
+Chassis punches well above class
+VVA engine surprisingly rev-happy
+Slipper clutch is genuinely premium
Cons
−Ergonomics punish longer rides
−Fairings crack, scratch easily
−Tiny fuel tank range
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