The 2020 Yamaha YZF R15 V3 comes with a price tag of Rs 1.45 lakhs (ex-showroom). But if you are looking for a motorcycle in a similar budget, there are 5 options to consider. Here is what the list look like.
KTM RC 125
If a fully-faired motorcycle is what you have sights on, there is the KTM RC 125 that is priced at Rs 1.48 lakhs. The motorcycle borrows its sharp styling from its bigger siblings, the RC 200 and the RC 390 and sports LED lighting all around. Underneath the fairing is a 124cc, single-cylinder motor that produces 14.3bhp and 12Nm of torque. Interestingly, the RC 125 is the smallest motorcycle in this list, nevertheless, it comes with premium components like inverted forks up front.
Bajaj RS 200
You can also have the Bajaj RS 200 for Rs 1.41 lakhs. While the RS 200 sports a aggressively designed full-fairing, it offers an upright riding position thanks to the high-set handlebars and neutral set foot pegs. The bike comes powered by a 199cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that churns out 24.5bhp and 18.6Nm of torque.
Yamaha Fazer 25
Yamaha’s fully-faired offering in this list is the Fazer 25 at Rs 1.44 lakhs. And similar to the RS 200, the Fazer 25 is more of a touring-friendly motorcycle. It offers a comfortable riding posture with well-cushioned seats for the pillion and rider. Powering the motorcycle is a 249cc, single-cylinder engine that is air-cooled. The motor produces 20.3bhp and 20Nm of torque.
Yamaha MT-15
Yamaha also offers the MT-15, the streetfighter version of the R15 V3. The motorcycle uses a 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor that produces 19bhp and 14.7Nm of torque. This motor, similar to the R15 V3, gets the VVA (Variable Valve Actuation) technology. The MT-15 sports full-LED headlamp but gets conventional tail lamp and turn indicators. It is priced at Rs 1.36 lakhs.
Royal Enfield Classic 350
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is the only modern-classic motorcycle in this list. To suit its character, the Classic 350 is adorned with chrome on the headlamp cowl, mirrors, wheels, exhaust and engine. The motorcycle uses a 346cc, single-cylinder motor that is air-cooled and produces 19.8bhp and 28Nm of torque.
All prices ex-showroom, Delhi
