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RC 160 vs YZF-R15M

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KTM

RC 160

Ex-showroom price ₹2,01,381 – ₹2,01,382 ex-showroom, Delhi

Yamaha

YZF-R15M

Ex-showroom price ₹1.9 lakh – ₹2.01 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi

Specifications side by side

Spec
RC 160
YZF-R15M
Overview
Type
Sports motorcycle
Sports motorcycle
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Yes
Yes
Variants
1
—
Colours
Black, Electronic Orange Matte, Ceramic White Matte
Metallic Grey, Icon Performance
Engine and performance
Engine displacement
164.2 cc
155 cc
Cylinders
1
1
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Max power
19 PS
18.4 PS
Power (as stated)
19 PS @ 9500 rpm; 13.97 kW at 9500 rpm
13.5kW(18.4PS)/10000 RPM
Max torque
15.5 Nm
14.2 Nm
Transmission
—
6-speed
Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight
155 kg
141 kg
Kerb weight (as stated)
155 kg
141 kg
Seat height
830 mm
815 mm
Ground clearance
168 mm
170 mm
Fuel tank
13.75 litres
11 litres
Brakes and tyres
ABS
—
Dual Channel
Front brake
Disc, radial caliper
Disc 282 mm
Rear brake
Disc, floating caliper
Disc 220 mm
Tyres
—
Tubeless
Price
Ex-showroom price from
₹2,01,381
₹1,90,330
Ex-showroom price up to
₹2,01,382
₹2,00,540
Ex-showroom price city
Delhi
Delhi

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Pros and cons

RC 160

  • Pro: Kerb weight of 155 kg, lighter than 76% of the 26 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 168 mm ground clearance, higher than 76% of the 25 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Less powerful than 84% of the 33 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (19 PS)
  • Con: Less torque than 84% of the 33 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (15.5 Nm)

YZF-R15M

  • Pro: Kerb weight of 141 kg, lighter than 92% of the 26 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 170 mm ground clearance, higher than 80% of the 25 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Dual-channel ABS
  • Con: Less powerful than 87% of the 33 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (18.4 PS)
  • Con: Less torque than 87% of the 33 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (14.2 Nm)
  • Con: Smaller fuel tank than 83% of the 31 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (11 litres)
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