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Yamaha R15 V4Edit
₹1.71 Lakh

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₹1.85 Lakh

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₹1.71 Lakh
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₹3,159

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₹3,416

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Rating
3.8
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
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Displacement
155 cc
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Max Torque
14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
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No. of Cylinders
1
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Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
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Valve Per Cylinder
4
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Starting
Self Start Only
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Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
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Clutch
Wet, multiple-disc
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Gear Box
6 Speed
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Bore
58.0 mm
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Stroke
58.7 mm
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Compression Ratio
11.6 : 1
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Emission Type
bs6-2.0
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Speedometer
Digital
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Tripmeter
Digital
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Odometer
Digital
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Additional Features Of Variant
Position light, Side stand engine cut-off switch, Dual horn, Gear position indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, VVA
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Seat Type
Split
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Body Graphics
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Clock
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Passenger Footrest
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Mobile Application
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Speedometer
Digital
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Odometer
Digital
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Tripmeter
Digital
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Fuel Gauge
Digital
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Pass Switch
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Clock
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Riding Modes
Track,Street
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Traction Control
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Quick Shifter
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Additional Features
Position light, Side stand engine cut-off switch, Dual horn, Gear position indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, VVA
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Passenger Footrest
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Display
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City Mileage
55.20 kmpl
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Highway Mileage
60.56 kmpl
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Overall Mileage
60.56 kmpl
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Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
8.08s
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Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)
13.25s
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Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)
6.49s
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Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)
8.14s
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Braking (60-0 Kmph)
18.35m
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Braking (80-0 Kmph)
32.70m
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Braking (100-0 Kmph)
53.96m
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User Reported Mileage
45 Kmpl
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Expert Mileage
47 Kmpl
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Body Type
Sports Bikes
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Body Graphics
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Width
725 mm
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Length
1990 mm
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Height
1135 mm
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Fuel Capacity
11 L
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Saddle Height
815 mm
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Ground Clearance
170 mm
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Wheelbase
1325 mm
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Kerb Weight
142 kg
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Headlight
LED
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Tail Light
LED
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Turn Signal Lamp
LED
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Low Fuel Indicator
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Front Brake Diameter
282 mm
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Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
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0-100 Kmph (sec)
13.25s
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Peak Power
18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
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Drive Type
Chain Drive
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Transmission
Manual
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Suspension Front
Telescopic upside Down Fork (USD Fork), Dia. 37 mm
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Suspension Rear
Linked-Type Monocross Suspension
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Brakes Front
Disc
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Brakes Rear
Disc
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ABS
Dual Channel
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Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17, Rear :-140/70R17
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Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
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Wheels Type
Alloy
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Frame
Deltabox
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Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

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.

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

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