Ktm Rc 125 vs Yamaha R15 V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc 125 vs Yamaha R15 V4. 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 V4: 18.4 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 142 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Rc 125
Yamaha R15 V4
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
18.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
14.2 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)
18.4 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
14.2 Nm @ 7,500 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)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 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 V4
8.0/10
"The sharpest 155cc you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+VVA engine genuinely exciting
+Proper USD front forks
+Slipper clutch standard fitment
Cons
−Punishing ergonomics long distances
−Fairing damage very common
−Pillion accommodation essentially nonexistent
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