Hero Karizma XMR vs Yamaha MT 15 V2

Should you buy Hero Karizma XMR or Yamaha MT 15 V2 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Hero Karizma XMR price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha MT 15 V2 price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the Karizma XMR makes 25.5 PS and 20.4 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of MT 15 V2 stand at 18.4 PS and 14.1 Nm respectively. Hero offers the Karizma XMR in 4 colours whereas the Yamaha MT 15 V2 comes in 8 colours. Out of 1136 user reviews, MT 15 V2 scores 4.5 whereas the Hero Karizma XMR tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 76 user reviews..The Hero Karizma XMR Mileage is around 41.55 kmpl, while the Yamaha MT 15 V2 Mileage is around 56.87 kmpl.

Karizma XMR vs MT 15 V2

Key Highlights	Karizma XMR	MT 15 V2
Mileage (Overall)	41.55 kmpl	56.87 kmpl
Max Power	25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm	18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Naked Bikes
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve

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Basic Information	Hero Karizma XMR	Yamaha MT 15 V2
On-Road Price	Rs.2.11 Lakh onwards	Rs.1.95 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	41.55 kmpl	56.87 kmpl
Max Power	25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm	18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
User Rating	4.3 Based on Hero Karizma XMR Reviews	4.5 Based on Yamaha MT 15 V2 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Naked Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 5,779 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 5,625 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.13,800 Karizma XMR Insurance	Rs.11,435 MT 15 V2 Insurance
Colours	Iconic YellowTurbo RedMatte Phantom BlackView All Colours	Metallic BlackDark Matte BlueView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Hero Karizma XMR

Yamaha MT 15 V2

On-Road Price

Rs.2.11 Lakh onwards

Rs.1.95 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

41.55 kmpl

56.87 kmpl

Max Power

25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm

18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm

User Rating

4.3

Based on Hero Karizma XMR Reviews

4.5

Based on Yamaha MT 15 V2 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Sports Naked Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 5,779

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 5,625

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.13,800
Karizma XMR Insurance

Rs.11,435
MT 15 V2 Insurance

Colours

Iconic YellowTurbo RedMatte Phantom BlackView All Colours

Metallic BlackDark Matte BlueView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Displacement	210 cc	155 cc
No. of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet type Slip & Assist	Wet, Multiple Disc
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	73 mm	58.0 mm
Stroke	50 mm	58.7 mm
Compression Ratio	12:01	11.6 :1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm	14.1 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4-Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve

Displacement

210 cc

155 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth,WiFi	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	-	E20 Compatible, Side Stand Engine Cut Off Switch, VVA, VVA Indicator, Gear Position Indicator
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth,WiFi

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Traction Control	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	E20 Compatible, Side Stand Engine Cut Off Switch, VVA, VVA Indicator, Gear Position Indicator
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Traction Control

Additional Features

E20 Compatible, Side Stand Engine Cut Off Switch, VVA, VVA Indicator, Gear Position Indicator

Performance
City Mileage	-	56.87 kmpl
Highway Mileage	-	47.94 kmpl
Overall Mileage	41.55 kmpl	56.87 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	-	5.85 Sec
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	-	7.54 Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	-	8.50 Sec
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	-	14.28 Sec
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	-	19.79 Sec
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	-	35.05 Sec
Braking (100-0 Kmph)	-	58.20 Sec
Top Speed	130 kmph	122 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage

56.87 kmpl

Highway Mileage

47.94 kmpl

Overall Mileage

41.55 kmpl

56.87 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

5.85 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	11 L	10 L
Width	760 mm	800 mm
Length	2068 mm	2015 mm
Height	1110 mm	1070 mm
Saddle Height	810 mm	810 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm	170 mm
Wheelbase	1351 mm	1325 mm
Kerb Weight	163.5 kg	141 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

11 L

10 L

Width

760 mm

800 mm

Length

2068 mm

2015 mm

Height

1110 mm

1070 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	300 mm	282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	230 mm	220 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

300 mm

282 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

230 mm

220 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Steel Trellis Frame	Deltabox

Underpinnings

Frame

Steel Trellis Frame

Deltabox

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Hero Karizma XMR
- Comfortable riding posture
- Plush ride quality
- Powerful, highway-friendly engine
Yamaha MT 15 V2
- Aggressive looks inspired by the bigger bikes in the MT lineup
- The inverted fork allows for sporty handling
- Extremely smooth and tractable engine

Hero Karizma XMR
- Could have better initial bite from the brakes
- Tyres could’ve been grippier
- Console difficult to read under harsh sunlight
Yamaha MT 15 V2
- Fit and finish levels could have been better
- Somewhat pricey given the performance and features it offers
- The engine lacks power in the lower revs

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User Reviews of Comparison

Karizma XMR
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sunny on Jun 14, 2025
5.0
It's very good and speedy.
It's very good and speedy. Very good colors combo and also the combat edition is very very good I had a lot of fun riding this bike and it goes upto 100 km per hour in seconds. Amazing design. It's the oldest and fastest of them all. It is very awesome and budget friendly and the balance is also very good. 5 stars
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manav on Jun 02, 2025
4.7
Bike rivew
It's the best bike that i have rided, the pick up is to fast it's comfortable and milage is also good. I can truly say it's value for money and the experience that you get is also truly premium. You should try this bike it's amazing loved the bike 7 on 10 . Performance for me. Loved the bike hero very nice
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shivam on Jun 01, 2025
5.0
Bast and stylish
One of best bike vary stylish and best bike this bike is like 2 in one because I can use as a sports bike and also as a riding bike it is like in hindi ek teer se do nisana in this price range it's the best bike that I seen first and also I trust this company hero and also I like to say that I seen this fantastic bike.
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bharat on Jun 01, 2025
4.7
The Most stylish and fancy sports BIKE
When I first saw the hero karizma xmr combat edition in the Roadies I was amazed by the looks of the karizma , the charm and aura the bike hold is incredible , when I imagine myself riding this bike I feel like captain america of the Avengers feeling dashing and amazing it is a fantastic beast in design and looks
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afshaan on May 21, 2025
4.0
Hero's New journey of bikes
The bike is decent in looks and style it gives another level of sports look.. It's mileage is good enough with a powerful engine. It's one of the best sports bike in 2lakh range. I like riding it as it is comfortable and gives me confidence. The braking system the handling is very perfect.. The curves of bike and it's sharp look gives it a fabulous look
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ritik on Jul 09, 2025
5.0
Yamaha MT 15 v2 is my love
This is a great bike for daily use and rides, It gives good mileage and sporty feeling with its design, it has 6 gears, this bike is easy to use and good for traffic and trips , seat is also very comfortable. You can ignore everything but its design and style are so good you cant even ignore . its easy to maintain
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shaikh on Jul 04, 2025
3.7
I am Satisfied
My friend own this bike I know the bike is best for good looking and raw performance and also we can't disagree for good milage. I am totally shocked about this bike performance ratio and the milage . Also yamaha's engine is also well known for ligivility but the negetive point is the seat size it too small for two person.
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tanish on Jul 04, 2025
4.7
Yamaha MT-15 — Where style meets Street Power
The Yamaha MT-15 is a powerful and stylish street fighter that offers an exciting mix of performance, aggressive design and everyday usability. it stands out in 150cc segment with its bold look, sharp lines and signature LED headlamp that gives it a fierce road presence. Inspired by its bigger siblings in the MT lineup, the MT -15 exudes a premium and sporty appeal that turns heads wherever it goes.
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shreyas on Jul 01, 2025
5.0
best bikes
good and worth the price best in this price segment and yamaha mt 15 v2 is one of the top company which has better engein and brakes . it has super power and troque and yamaha mt 15 v2 is my fav and has best milage in this segment with high power and cc.yamaha mt 15 v2 motogp edition is my fav and only chocie
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shanu on Jun 30, 2025
4.5
I have personally riden this for a 2 and half year
I have personally riden this bike the performance was awesome and great it give sport bike looks in such a great price the comfort is also very good and the cons are the pillen seat is bit hard but if we ride solo it’s good and great I’m.writing this review for the great deal of such customers you think to get a bike in great price go for mt15 no need to think About it
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FAQs on Hero Karizma XMR and Yamaha MT 15 V2

Q) Which bike is better Hero Karizma XMR or Yamaha MT 15 V2?

A) As per our average user rating, Hero Karizma XMR has a score of 4.3/5 while Yamaha MT 15 V2 has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Hero Karizma XMR and Yamaha MT 15 V2 is cheaper?

A) Hero Karizma XMR price starts at Rs & Yamaha MT 15 V2 price starts at Rs in . Yamaha MT 15 V2 is cheaper between these.

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