KTM RC 200 Vs Yamaha R15

Sports bikes are hot favorites of the Indian biking aficionados. Sports bikes are not mere modes of transport; they are mean machines on two wheels that evoke amazement and appreciation in the minds of the onlookers. Dashing sports bikes have everything from sporty style, great powerful performance, reliable safety system and most importantly speed. Here, in this write up, we are going to look into two very capable and cool sports bikes from the house of two different and highly popular motorcycle manufacturers – KTM and Yamaha. Austrian bike brand KTM is a great favorite of the Indian motorcycle lovers, while the Japanese Yamaha has been charming the audience for very long and is known for its aggressive and stylish motorcycles.

While the RC bike series from the house of KTM are highly preferred, the Yamaha’s R15 has been greatly popular in India. Here we are pitching the new updated KTM RC 200 against the current generation Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0, in order to find out their individual capabilities and also to figure out which one is worthier. Take a more detailed look at how the Austrian bike fairs against its Japanese rival:

KTM RC 200 Vs Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0

Styling

When looks are concerned, one can’t go wrong with either the new updated KTM RC 200 or the ongoing model of the Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0.

KTM has updated the entire RC series of motorcycles for 2016, and thus, the RC 200 comes with some cool updates, making it look stylish and sportier than ever before. The KTM RC 200 flaunts newly designed highly attractive twin headlights, new clips on handlebars, new switches, new split seat to offer great support to both rider and pillion rider, new steel fuel tank, refreshed windshield, new trendy aluminum triple clamps, integrated pillion seat, compact underbelly silencer that also adds to the bike’s stability, sporty turn blinkers that are integrated with the rear view mirrors, a slender tail and stylish LED tail light. The bike’s high riding position offers a large bike feel, while it features pushed back foot rests to facilitate an aggressive riding position.

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On the other hand, the Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0, which the new generation model also flaunts some visually apparent design changes. This bike model flaunts a wider front tyre and darker visor up front, which doesn’t make much difference, but on its side profile the changes are very much noticeable. The already good looking bike has become sportier in its newer version. The motorcycle gets a newly designed middle cowl in its full fairing, which apart from making it look highly impressive also enhances its aerodynamics. The motorcycle also flaunts an aluminum swing arm at its rear which is a first time feature to be offered in any Indian motorcycle model. The motorcycle also flaunts newly designed silencer that comes with carbon finish and also holds its nameplate. It also gets a much more attractive revised rear design that adds to sportiness and puts it ahead of immediate competition. It gets a new triangular LED tail light, a new tail cowl and lacks a grab rail. Its fat rear tyre is a welcome change that the bike needed, while its new split seat, mud guard and saree guard add to its functionality and convenience.

Mechanical Specs, Performance & Mileage

KTM RC 200 comes packed with a single cylinder, 4 stroke 199.5 cc petrol engine that is liquid cooled and comes with spark ignition technology. It is capable of generating a max power output of 24.65 Bhp along with around 19.2 Nm of peak torque. The engine is coupled with a 6 speed claw shifted transmission system. The bike is powerful and offers a stable and punchy performance on road. This motorcycle offers a top speed of 140 km per hour. The RC 200 comes equipped with a very reliable stopping power which comes from a 300 mm disc brake with 4-piston radially mounted calipers for the front wheel, while there’s a 230 mm disc brake with a single-piston floating caliper doing duty on the rear wheel. The bike also comes equipped with an able suspension system that comprises of WP 43 mm upside down forks suspension up front and a WP mono-shock absorbers suspension system at its rear. One of the attractions of this sports bike is its sturdy, lightweight and trendy 17-inch alloy wheels which come painted in an eye-catching orange color that come wrapped with great tires to provide optimal road grip and superior durability. Despite being a powerful sports bike, the KTM RC 200 offers decent mileage of 25 Kmpl in city conditions while delivering a fuel economy of around 35 Kmpl on the highways.

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The Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 comes with the same powertrain that used to power its predecessor. Thus, it retains the same 4-stroke 149.8 cc single cylinder SOHC petrol engine that is liquid cooled. This petrol engine has the capability to churn out a peak power of 16.8 Bhp at 8500rpm and a top torque of 15 Nm at 7500rpm. This motor has been paired with a 6 speed transmission gearbox. The engine is refined and offers linear and good performance all through. The R15 V2 offers a top speed of 131 km per hour. This bike comes with an able braking system by incorporating up-graded, bigger disc brakes for both its wheels. It gets a 267 mm disc brake for the front wheel, while the rear wheel gets a 220 mm disc brake. The bike comes braced with telescopic forks suspension at front and linked type mono-shocker suspension system for its rear. It comes equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in sturdy and tough tires to offer great ride experience. The Yamaha R15 V2 offers a fuel efficiency of around 30-35 km per liter on the city roads and a mileage of around 40-45 km per liter on the highway stretches.

Colors & Pricing

The updated KTM RC 200 comes in an attractive Black/Orange color scheme and is priced at around Rs. 1.69 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0 comes in 3 new color options of Adrenaline Red, Revving Blue and Sparky Green. The sports bike has been tagged at around Rs. 1.19 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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