Yamaha YZF R15 V3 Dark Knight vs KTM RC 125

Yamaha YZF R15 V3 Dark Knight

Tk 4,99,000

KTM RC 125

Tk 4,69,000

Engine & transmission

TypeLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valveSingle Cylinder, 4-valve,Liquid-cooled, FI, DOHC
Engine cc155 cc124.7 cc
Maxpower19.3PS @ 10,000 rpm14.5 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Max torque14.7N.m @ 8500 rpm12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Engine bore58.00 mm58.00 mm
Stroke58.70 mm47.20 mm
Fuel SystemFuel Injection--
Compression Ratio11.6:1--
Cooling SystemLiquid Cooled--
Oil Capacity1.05 liter--
Gears66
Clutch--Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated
Starting MethodSelfElectric

Body

Length1990 mm--
Width725 mm--
Height1135 mm--
Seat Height815 mm820 mm
Wheelbase1325 mm1340 mm
Ground Clearance170 mm179 mm
Fuel Tank11.00 liter10.00 liter
Weight142 kg--
Maxload--135

Brakes, wheels & suspension

Suspension FrontTelescopicUpside Down Suspension
Suspension RearMono ShockAluminium Swing Arm
Wheel Front TypeAlloyAlloy
Wheel Rear TypeAlloyAlloy
Tire TypeTubelessTubeless
Tire Front100/80-17M/C 52P--
Tire Rear140/70-17M/C 66H--
Brake FrontDiscDisc brake with four-pot brake caliper
Brake Front Diameter--300 mm
Brake RearDiscDisc brake with one-pot brake caliper, floating br
Brake Rear Diameter--230 mm

Electricals

Battery Type12 V, 4.0 Ah(10 HR)MF
Battery Capacity--12V5Ah
Battery Voltage12V12V
Head LampYesYes
Turn Lamp12V, 10Wx2 / 12V--
Ignition--Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Pass SwitchYesYes
Tail Light--Yes
Engine Kill SwitchYes--

Performance

Mileage40 Kmpl35 Kmpl
Topspeed--125 Kmph

Features

SpeedometerDigitalDigital
Odometer--Digital
TechometerDigitalDigital
TripmeterDigitalDigital
ClockYes--
Fuel IndicatorYesYes
Seat TypeSplitSplit
Handle TypeClipClip
Frame--Tubular space frame made from steel tubes, powder-coated

Others

No. Cylinders11
Drive TypeChainChain
Carry Hook--No
Cons* Variable Valve Actuation.
* All-Digital Console.
* Dual-Channel ABS.
* Slipper Clutch.
* Looks & Style.
* Performance.
* Wide Tyres.
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Verdict* Aggressive Riding Position.
* Poor LED Headlights.
* Visible Welds.
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