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Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs Crown CR 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg
Crown
Crown CR 125

Crown CR 125

Rs 175,000

dealer list price

  • 124 cc
  • ~40 km/l
  • 98 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-15 V25
  2. Crown CR 1252
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1602
  • Most powerYamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha MT-15 V2~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
  • LightestCrown CR 12598 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
  • Lowest seatCrown CR 125770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc
Crown CR 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l
Crown CR 12540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km
Crown CR 125368 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
Crown CR 12598 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
Crown CR 125770 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm
Crown CR 125140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-15 V2Crown CR 125TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 175,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanCrown · PakistanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~40 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank10 L9.2 L12 L
On a full tank~450 km~368 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc124 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne
Top speed130 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight141 kg (with fluids)98 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm770 mm790 mm
Ground clearance170 mm140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,335 mm—1,300 mm
Length × width × height—1,910 × 730 × 1,015 mm—
Colours—Black, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsNoFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-172.50-18 / 3.00-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17
Suspension (front / back)Upside-down fork / Monoshock——

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month
  • Crown CR 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Crown CR 125?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Crown CR 125, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Crown CR 125?

Crown CR 125 weighs about 98 kg and Yamaha MT-15 V2 about 141 kg, so Crown CR 125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Crown CR 125: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Crown CR 125 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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