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KTM RC 160 vs Yamaha R15 V4 Comparison

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KTM RC 160Edit
₹1.85 Lakh

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₹1.71 Lakh

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₹1.71 Lakh
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₹3,416

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Rating
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3.8

Engine Type
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Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Displacement
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155 cc
Max Torque
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14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
No. of Cylinders
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1
Cooling System
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Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
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4
Starting
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Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
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Fuel Injection
Clutch
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Wet, multiple-disc
Gear Box
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6 Speed
Bore
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58.0 mm
Stroke
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58.7 mm
Compression Ratio
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11.6 : 1
Emission Type
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bs6-2.0

Bluetooth Connectivity
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Bluetooth
Speedometer
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Digital
Tripmeter
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Digital
Odometer
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Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
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Position light, Side stand engine cut-off switch, Dual horn, Gear position indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, VVA
Seat Type
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Split
Body Graphics
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Clock
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Passenger Footrest
-

Mobile Application
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Speedometer
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Digital
Odometer
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Digital
Tripmeter
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Digital
Fuel Gauge
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Digital
Pass Switch
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Clock
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Riding Modes
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Track,Street
Traction Control
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Quick Shifter
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Additional Features
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Position light, Side stand engine cut-off switch, Dual horn, Gear position indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, VVA
Passenger Footrest
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Display
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City Mileage
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55.20 kmpl
Highway Mileage
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60.56 kmpl
Overall Mileage
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60.56 kmpl
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
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8.08s
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)
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13.25s
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)
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6.49s
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)
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8.14s
Braking (60-0 Kmph)
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18.35m
Braking (80-0 Kmph)
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32.70m
Braking (100-0 Kmph)
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53.96m
User Reported Mileage
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45 Kmpl
Expert Mileage
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47 Kmpl

Body Type
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Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
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Width
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725 mm
Length
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1990 mm
Height
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1135 mm
Fuel Capacity
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11 L
Saddle Height
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815 mm
Ground Clearance
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170 mm
Wheelbase
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1325 mm
Kerb Weight
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142 kg

Headlight
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LED
Tail Light
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LED
Turn Signal Lamp
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LED
Low Fuel Indicator
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Front Brake Diameter
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282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
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220 mm

0-100 Kmph (sec)
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13.25s

Peak Power
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18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Drive Type
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Chain Drive
Transmission
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Manual

Suspension Front
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Telescopic upside Down Fork (USD Fork), Dia. 37 mm
Suspension Rear
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Linked-Type Monocross Suspension
Brakes Front
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Disc
Brakes Rear
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Disc
ABS
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Dual Channel
Tyre Size
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Front :-100/80-17, Rear :-140/70R17
Wheel Size
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Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type
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Alloy
Frame
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Deltabox
Tubeless Tyre
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Tubeless

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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

KTM RC 160

  • Strong performance for the 160cc sportbike segment

  • Premium chassis and suspension hardware

  • Sharp, track-inspired riding ergonomics

  • Dual-channel ABS with Supermoto mode

Yamaha R15 V4

  • The R15 V4 offers a strong performance.
  • The design is modern and includes LED projector headlight and DRLs
  • The R15 V4 offers safety features like ABS.
  • The handling is agile during cornering and city congestion.

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