Yamaha Mt 15 V2 vs KTM RC 160

Yamaha Mt 15 V2 vs KTM RC 160: Yamaha Mt 15 V2 starts at ₹166,000 and KTM RC 160 starts at ₹200,311. Yamaha Mt 15 V2 is cheaper by ₹34,311 at expected ex-showroom. Yamaha Mt 15 V2 is listed at 47 kmpl; KTM RC 160 is listed at 36 kmpl. Yamaha Mt 15 V2 claims 11 kmpl more.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Expected ex-showroom ₹166,000 ₹200,311
Engine 155 cc 164 cc
Mileage 47.0 kmpl 36.0 kmpl
Power 18.10 bhp @ 10,000 rpmin 18.73 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Top speed 130 kmph 118 kmph
Yamaha Mt 15 V2
Yamaha Mt 15 V2

₹166,000 Onwards

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KTM RC 160
KTM RC 160

₹200,311 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 3
Performance Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Mileage 47 Kmpl 36 Kmpl
Top Speed 130 118
Max Torque 14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm 15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Engine 7
Engine Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Displacement 155 164.2
Compression Ratio 11.6 : 1 11.97:1
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore 58 66
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 58.7 48
Valve Per Cylinder 4 —
Battery 2
Battery Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Battery Type 12V,4.0Ah —
Battery Capacity 12 V, 4.0 Ah 12 V,8 AH
Fuel 5
Fuel Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Fuel Supply Fuel Injection Electronic Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 10 13.7
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital —
Dimensions 9
Dimensions Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Ground Clearance 170 168
Height 1070 1150
Kerb Weight 141 155
Length 2015 1965
Passenger Footrest Yes —
Seat Height 810 —
Width 800 701
Dry Weight — 148
Saddle Height — 830
Transmission 3
Transmission Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Clutch Wet, Multiple Disc Wet, Multiplate, Assist & Slipper clutch
Gear Box 6-Speed 6 Speed
Transmission Constant mesh Manual
Brakes 5
Brakes Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Rear Brake Disc Brake Disc
Abs Dual Channel Dual Channel
Front Brake Disc Brake Disc
Front Brake Diameter 282 320
Rear Brake Diameter 220 230
Suspension 2
Suspension Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Suspension Front Telescopic upside down Front Fork Inverted Telescopic Fork, 37mm dia
Suspension Rear Linked-type Monocross suspension Double rate, Canister Mono shox.- 6 steps (Adjuster Slots)
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Tyre Size Front : 100/80-17M/C 52P , Rear: 140/70R-17M/C 66H —
Wheel Size Front: 431.8 MM Rear: 431.8 MM Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy —
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless —
Wheelbase 1325 1347
Radial Tyre Yes —
Front Tyre Pressure Rider 32 —
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 32 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider 36 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 39 —
Electricals 2
Electricals Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
Usb Charging Port — Yes
Lights 3
Lights Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Tail Light LED LED
Drls Yes —
Low Oil Indicator Yes —
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Display TFT 5 " LCD Display
Instrument Console Digital Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Digital Digital
Clock Yes Yes
Seat 1
Seat Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Seat Type — Split
Features 2
Features Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Navigation Yes Yes
Mobile Application Yes —
Other 10
Other Mt 15 V2 RC 160
Max Power 18.10 bhp @ 10,000 rpmin 18.73 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Emission Type BS6 Phase 2 BS6- 2.0
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Body Type Street Bike Sports Bikes
Drive Type Chain Drive —
Frame Deltabox Trellis Frame
Braking Type Single Channel ABS —
Ignition TCI (transistor controlled ignition) —
Head Light LED LED
Turn Signal Lamp LED LED

Price difference

Yamaha Mt 15 V2 starts at ₹166,000 and KTM RC 160 starts at ₹200,311. Yamaha Mt 15 V2 is cheaper by ₹34,311 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Yamaha Mt 15 V2 is listed at 47 kmpl; KTM RC 160 is listed at 36 kmpl. Yamaha Mt 15 V2 claims 11 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Yamaha Mt 15 V2 vs KTM RC 160 and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, Yamaha Mt 15 V2 or KTM RC 160?
Yamaha Mt 15 V2 starts at ₹166,000 and KTM RC 160 starts at ₹200,311. Yamaha Mt 15 V2 is cheaper by ₹34,311 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Yamaha Mt 15 V2 is listed at 47 kmpl; KTM RC 160 is listed at 36 kmpl. Yamaha Mt 15 V2 claims 11 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Mt 15 V2 or the RC 160?
Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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