Yamaha MT-15 V2.0 vs KTM 125 Duke: Image Comparison
Here is how the new MT-15 fares against the baby Duke in pics
Here is how the new MT-15 fares against the baby Duke in pics
Yamaha has finally launched the 2022 iteration of the MT-15, its popular naked motorcycle. The new MT-15 Version 2.0 gets a bunch of upgrades and new features but also misses out on a few. Let’s find out how it fares against its Austrian rival, the KTM 125 Duke.
Both the bikes get muscular styling and live up to the naked motorcycle identity with a sporty body design. While the MT-15 gets a bold and aggressive appeal, the 125 Duke opts for a more sleek and sharper styling.
The 2022 MT-15 gets an attractive and radical looking LED headlight setup, whereas the 125 Duke gets one large halogen unit.
In terms of features, both bikes get a digital instrument cluster displaying different kinds of information. However, the MT-15 Version 2.0 is Bluetooth-enabled and shows call, e-mail and SMS alerts and maintenance reminders, something that the 125 Duke misses out on.
Powering the new Yamaha MT-15 is a 155cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with VVA, producing 18.4PS and 14.1Nm. It is paired to a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch.
On the other hand, the 125 Duke is powered by a 124.7cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine producing 15PS and 12Nm. This engine is also mated to a six-speed gearbox.
Both the bikes are suspended on a USD fork up front and a monoshock at the rear. Braking duties on both bikes are handled by discs on both ends, paired with single-channel ABS. However, dual-channel ABS on the MT-15 would have made it a more wholesome package.
The newly launched Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0 is priced at Rs 1,59,900, whereas the KTM 125 Duke is slightly more expensive at Rs 1,70,630 (both ex-showroom Delhi). The 125 Duke even though a smaller displacement motorcycle is priced higher, making the MT-15 a more attractive package.
2024 Yamaha MT 15 V2 User Reviews
- yamaha mt 15 v2 best bike for daily ride
I have been riding my yamaha MT V2 for over 11,000 km since 2024 and the experience has been great. The bike is smooth, light weigth and very comfortable for daily use. Mileage is also good and the engine performance is excellent. My bike is well maintained. Overall I am very happy with this bike and would recommend it to anyone looking for a sporty and relieble motorcycle.
- MT Monster Edition
Stylish, monster sticker which looks excellent and great mileage, I'm extremely happy with my bike. Excellent mileage for long trips. Low mantaince cost. If anyone looking for excellent mileage and stylish this best choice. Sound is very smooth. Nice breaks, overall performance is very good, my rating for this bike is 5 star.
- Ride safely
Condition is good, better experience for future riders never fall 0 accidents, no complaint, totally worth it for this price range, budget friendly sports bike middle class boys dream bike, one of the best looking bike, once take a test drive you don't like it's ok, some one will get the chance new one was high cost saving, low budget but when we bought this it was high.
4 5 - As a daily commuter I love this bike
I chose this bike because of its good mileage, performance, and its aggressive look, which grabs a lot of attention by the way.,also, I ride 60 km daily to college, so I needed a bike that delivers better power, good mileage, and a good posture for my daily rides,that's why I chose the MT15. 1)Performance is Actually very good,the highs and lows are pretty good and fun to drive,but the mids are not that good ,sometimes i Feel a lack of power in the mids while overtaking in Kerala roads (hilly roads) 2) The mileage is very good,I am an aggressive rider and i get a mileage of about 40-43 and but if i ride below 7500 rpm i got a mileage of 45 above (actually i got(53)one time. 3)The Styles are very good an aggressive but the parts like the mirrors,the switches and the indicators are not that good as it is a premium bike they should have gave a good mirrors and switches 4)The service cost is cheap I think the last service cost was 1200 5)The main problem is with the pillion seat,the seat is smaller which makes the pillion.uncomfortable and the rider as well,also if there is a pillion the bikes lacks power,you can literally feel that 6)The handling is very very good actually ,its nimble and for city ride it is a perfect option also the leaning angle is pretty good 7) Sound is also good and not that loud but if you are on higher rpms it makes you feel like riding a sporty bike Yeah I would recommend this bike if you are a city rider who wants power as well as mileage and a good reliability,but if you have a pillion for a daily ride,it can cause some problems like lack of power and uncomfortable seating,and as i am college student i would recommend this bike for the college students who have a tight budget and needs a bike with a good mileage and looks
6 4 - Sporty and stylish city bike with solid performan
I choose the yamaha mt15 after a lot of research because I wanted something stylish sporty and reliable for daily city commutes the first thing that grabbed my attention was the design the mt 15 look absolutely unique with its aggressive street fighter stylish and muscular tank it stands and the smooth yamaha engine and the decent milage of about 40 make the difference and its the perfect mix of style and practically After about ten months of riding i am still happy with it the pickup is way quicker than i thought and handling is super smooth milage stays above 40 kmpl which is solid the seating could be more comfortable but till now it's just like sitting on a sit but overall it's a fun to ride daily in the city Yes I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a stylish powerfull city bike with good milage it's reliable and fun to ride though yamaha service centre really need to improve apart from that mt is worth every penny
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