Yamaha MT-15 vs TVS Apache RTR 200: Real-World Performance Comparison
Does the MT-15’s Rs 24,655 premium over the RTR 200 really get you better performance? Here’s what the real-world numbers have to say.
Does the MT-15’s Rs 24,655 premium over the RTR 200 really get you better performance? Here’s what the real-world numbers have to say.
The Yamaha MT-15 is the latest entrant in the sub-200cc naked streetfighter segment and has a lot to prove. Though the bike is considered to belong in the 160cc segment, its potent engine and equipment list is good enough to keep up with a segment above its own. So it’s only fair to put it up against one of the best 200cc bikes we have to find out just how good the bike really is. Does its Rs 24,655 premium over the Apache RTR 200 really get you better performance? Here’s what the real-world numbers have to say.
Acceleration:
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Yamaha MT-15 |
TVS RTR 200 Race 2.0 ABS (carb) |
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0-60 |
4.21 seconds |
4.53 seconds |
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0-100 |
12.08 seconds |
13.29 seconds |
Interestingly, the MT-15 is slightly quicker off the line and increases its lead over the RTR 200 to a little over a second while hitting the 100kmph mark. What works in Yamaha’s favour is its 11kg weight advantage over the RTR 200, which makes a world of a difference in small performance bikes like these. Also, thanks to VVA (Variable Valve Actuation) the Yami offers better bottom end grunt without compromising on top-end performance.
Roll-Ons:
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Yamaha MT-15 |
TVS RTR 200 Race 2.0 ABS (carb) |
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30-70kmph |
5.31 seconds |
5.8 seconds |
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40-80kmph |
6.48 seconds |
7.6 seconds |
The shorter 3rd gear on the RTR 200 gives it a slight advantage in our 30-70kmph test. However, the glory is short-lived as the MT-15 is quick to pounce back with a faster 4th gear acceleration time. Thanks to VVA the engine shifts to a different cam timing post 7,400rpm and offer better top-end performance.
Braking:
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Yamaha MT-15 |
TVS RTR 200 Race 2.0 ABS (carb) |
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80-0kmph |
38.25m |
37.61m |
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60-0kmph |
21.40m |
21.09m |
While the difference in braking distance doesn’t seem like much, it could be quite crucial during emergency situations. The RTR 200’s dual-channel ABS setup clearly shows its superiority as it manages to stop the bike quicker than the MT-15, which gets single-channel ABS. More importantly, it manages to do so on a bike that’s 11kg heavier than the MT-15.
Fuel Efficiency:
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Yamaha MT-15 |
TVS RTR 200 Race 2.0 ABS (carb) |
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City |
52.02kmph |
46.9kmpl |
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Highway |
48.58kmpl |
41.58kmpl |
The MT-15’s engine is more tractable and doesn’t need to be revved hard to get the most out of it. Plus you have an extra cog at your disposal that offers better cruising capabilities out on the highway. The RTR 200, on the other hand, does perform decently well for a 200cc motorcycle. However, what works against it is its shorter gearing and the lack of a 6th gear.
Yamaha MT-15 User Reviews
- Complete package
This bike looks stunning and I have added extra loadings worth 5k on it like crash guards grab rail etc. This bike gives around 50kmpl mileage and when you want performance from it, it behaves like a 200cc bike with the VVA tech of yamaha. Overall this bike always brings smile to the rider's face. Maintenance cost is also low.
4 - Best street fighter bike love
Best street fighter bike, loved the performance of the bike. Best bike performance is awesome and the bike has liquid cool engine which is good for daily use and the bike is in good condition it's like showroom looks new. Best condition bike and the engine is very smooth, Bike has very powerful engine.
5 2 - Very impressive
Because i I see the looks of the bike and Yamaha engine is very reliable and refined, and the mileage of the bike is priceless, and the power is also good I choose this bike because I am in college in 2021. I driving sis 2021 to 2025, feel very easy to maintain very less maintenance and cost service around 1100 with agency. I drive this bike, 1.60 km four year and I cover almost all the Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and I got all the area of tourist place in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Bihar, UP, Jharkhand, Kolkata, and I am very happy to use this motorcycle I have mt 15, 2021 model BS6 It is very lightweight. Very easy to handle and stability is very good on off-road or normal village and city Road is very good mileage of this motorcycle because it has the engine of 155 cc and the power is also very good I am also using this why I am driving. This bike 1.60,00,000 kilometre and I am very impressed with this machine service is very minimal. I suggest college students to buy this bike person who travel to Office who can also buy this bike because mileage and the power, and the looks is very good combination.
1 1 - Mt 15 bike
Bee good very good comfortable not bad , good mileage and performance good ride safety and good bee the best of the solo ride and good coluor and attractiveness good quality and nice to drive before the seat will length it good to drive for a family and any other works due to the family............
2 - Geniune review
All I can see is it a perfect bike , looks wow I genuinely use mt15 bs4 for 6year but it's perfect It was my dream bike and I won it. My running klm is Atmost 70k but still it's good and seat feel little bit uncomfortable but it's good for solo ride , mainly the mileage is still the same as before I brought
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