Yamaha R15 V4 vs KTM RC 200 – Which Sport Bike Under Rs 2.5 Lakh is Better?

Yamaha R15 V4 vs KTM RC 200  : The Yamaha R15 V4 and KTM RC 200 are the absolute worst-case accident scenarios for a sporty motorcycle under ₹2.5 lakh, especially for young Indian riders. The sporty design, ruthless performance, and race-inspired features make either of these two shimmer with desirability. But, which one would you choose to buy in the year 2025? Let’s try to find the comparison with respect to price and engine-then mileage, comfort, and features.

Price and Engine Performance

The Yamaha R15 V4 is priced at around ₹1.84 lakh; ex-showroom; fitted with a 155 cc liquid-cooled engine generating 18.4 PS of power and 14.2 Nm of torque. Throw on a fantastic instant throttle response, and that thing is off in a bullet. The KTM RC 200, conversely, sits more on the side of being the pricemaker, at about ₹2.20 lakh. It gets a slightly better 199.5-cc liquid-cooled engine-almost comes into a league of its own-offering out a better 24.6 PS and 19.2 Nm for better top-end performance. Needing raw power, therefore, RC 200 wins this one.

Mileage

In the fuel efficiency department, Yamaha R15 V4 strongly wins. True city riding gives it around 45-50 kmpl. The KTM RC 200, living up to its performance nature, avails 35-40 kmpl. So, when it comes to practical mileage concerning daily use or long trips, the R15 V4 takes the cake home.

Ride Comfort and Handling

Both bikes are great in terms of handling: they both have an upside-down front fork and disc brakes. The R15 V4 has, from Yamaha, the Deltabox frame, which has a lighter weight and wonderful cornering ability. It feels lighter and more comfortable to ride within city traffic. RC 200 is on the latter end, i.e., with a sportier riding position, stiffer suspension, and heavier frame, making it more conducive to aggressive riding or weekend riding.

Features and Design

The R15 V4 is loaded with modern-day features like a quick-shifter, dual-channel ABS, traction control, digital TFT display, and riding modes. All techy stuff and easy-going for beginners. RC 200, in contrast, looks sharper with added racing-styled digital console, better aerodynamics, and supermoto ABS but misses traction control or riding modes.