Earlier version in photoYamaha MT-15 V2
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 155 cc
- 18.4 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 141 kg
Bike comparison
Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photoHonda Shine 125
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 124 cc
- 10.7 PS
- ~55 km/l
- 113 kg
Sold in India
Earlier version in photoTVS 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.
- Yamaha MT-15 V24
- Honda Shine 1253
- TVS Apache RTR 1602
- Most powerYamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
- Most pulling powerYamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
- Best fuel averageHonda Shine 125~55 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankHonda Shine 125~578 km
- Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
- LightestHonda Shine 125113 kg
- Highest top speedYamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
- Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Yamaha MT-15 V2 |  Honda Shine 125 |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Yamaha · Japan | Honda · Japan | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Street | Everyday | Street |
| Fuel average | ~45 km/l | ~55 km/l | ~45 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 10 L | 10.5 L | 12 L |
| On a full tank | ~450 km | ~578 km | ~540 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 155 cc | 124 cc | 160 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Air | Air |
| Power | 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm | 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm | 11 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 130 PS / tonne | 95 PS / tonne | 117 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 100 km/h | 114 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 141 kg (with fluids) | 113 kg (with fluids) | 137 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 791 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 162 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,335 mm | 1,285 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 282 / Disc 220 | Drum / Drum | Disc 270 / Disc 200 |
| ABS | Both wheels | No (linked brakes) | Front wheel |
| Tyres (front / back) | 100/80-17 / 140/70-17 | 80/100-18 / 80/100-18 | 90/90-17 / 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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- Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month
- Honda Shine 125—a month
- TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Honda Shine 125?
Honda Shine 125 does around 55 km per litre against about 45 km/l for Yamaha MT-15 V2, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Honda Shine 125?
Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Honda Shine 125 makes 10.7 PS @ 7,500 rpm.
Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Honda Shine 125?
Honda Shine 125 weighs about 113 kg and Yamaha MT-15 V2 about 141 kg, so Honda Shine 125 is easier to push and park.
Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Honda Shine 125: which should I buy?
Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda Shine 125 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.
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- Yamaha MT-15 V2: Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Honda Shine 125: Perumalnadar, CC0
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
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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.