KTM 200 Duke vs Yamaha R15 v2.0 vs Honda 150r

Ex-Showroom Price of duke 200 Rs. 1,17,000 * Delhi. May vary. KTM 200 Duke Single-cylinder, 4-stroke Rs. 1,17,000   VEHICLE SUMMARY Name: duke200 Type: off road Top Speed:140kph VERDICT FOR:- Looks,price and technology AGAINST:- Available in only one shade                   Limited number of retail and service outlets         ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Displacement: 199.5cc Engine: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke Maximum Power: 25 Bhp @ 10000 rpm Maximum Torque: 19.2 Nm @ 8000 rpm Gears: 6 Speed Clutch: Wet Multi-disc Clutch Bore: 72 Stroke: 49 No. of Cylinders: 1 Cylinder Configuration: NA Valve Per Cylinder: 4 Chassis Type: Steel Trellis Frame, Powder Coated Cooling Type: Liquid Cooling Carburetor: NA 0 to 60: 3.30 sec.     OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 136.00 kg Ground Clearance: 165.00 mm Fuel Tank: 10.50 ltrs Wheelbase: 1367.00 mm Electrical System: NA Headlamp: 12V, 60/55W, H4 Battery Type: VRLA Battery Voltage: 12V Battery Capacity: 8Ah Battery Charger Type: NA Horn: Dual Wheel Type: Alloys Wheel Size: 110/70 x 17 - 150/60 x 17 mm Tubeless: Colors: Black/Orange (Available), White/Orange (expected), Black/Green (expected)     Overview of KTM 200 Duke KTM and Bajaj have launched their first bike ‘200 Duke’ in India today (24th January, 2012). It will also be launched in Malaysia and Brazil very soon. Bajaj-KTM has priced 200 Duke very competitively at Rs. 1,17,500 (Ex-showroom New Delhi). The bike looks sporty, feels sporty, and don’t go by the 200cc engine, because this monster generate 25 Bhp of maximum power and around 19.2 Nm of maximum torque, which is much higher than the normal 200cc commuter bikes available in India, which deliver 15 to 18 Bhp of maximum power. It is also expected that Bajaj-KTM will also launch a 250cc or 300cc version of Duke in near future. This bike will be sold at the 34 Bajaj Pro-biking showrooms which were converted into exclusive KTM showroom recently. Bajaj will continue selling Kawasaki Ninjas alongside the Duke range but the Pulsar and other Bajaj bikes will not be available at these showrooms, they will be now available at all the authorised Bajaj outlets. Main Features of KTM 200 Duke - Sharp front styling, High Performance Braking system - Quick acceleration with large gear ration - Quick throttle response with highly aspirated 199.5cc engine with dual exhaust mufflers - High Suspension travel, Light Weight body structure - Rigid body design to deal with high speeds and stresses - Sporty shades and graphics On road Price of R15 V2.0 Rs. 1,21,000/- *may vary in selected cities VEHICLE SUMMARY Name: R15 New Model: Version 2.0 Type: Sports Fuel Consumption: City 32.00 Fuel Consumption: Highway 42.00 VERDICT FOR Looks Technology AGAINST Price ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Displacement: 149.8cc Engine: 149.8cc, 4-stroke Maximum Power: 16.8 Bhp (17 PS) @ 8500 rpm Maximum Torque: 15 Nm @ 7500 rpm Gears: 6 Manual Clutch: Wet Multiplate Bore: 57 Stroke: 58.7 No. of Cylinders: 1 Cylinder Configuration: NA Valve Per Cylinder: 4 Chassis Type: Deltabox Frame Cooling Type: Liquid Cooling Carburetor: NA DIMENSIONS Length: 1970.00 mm Width: 670.00 mm Height: 1070.00 mm OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 136.00 kg Ground Clearance: 160.00 mm Fuel Tank: 12.00 ltrs Wheelbase: 1345.00 mm Headlamp: 12V35W / 35W35W Battery Type: Maintainance Free Battery Voltage: 12V Battery Capacity: 3.5Ah Horn: Dual Wheel Type: Alloys Wheel Size: 90/80 R17, 130/70 R17 mm Tubeless: Colors:Sunset red, Midnight black and Racing blue What's New in 2011 New Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 - All new engine fairing which looks very sporty - New alloy wheels further enhances the looks of the bike - Proper split seat which is anti-slip and better cushioned - New decals/graphics which are now in white shade - Fat rear tyre - 130/70 - R17 (finally, they have done it) - All-new LED tail light which looks much better than last generation model - New ECU mapping for better acceleration and mileage - Bigger 220mm rear disc for improved braking - Weight increased by 5kgs (now it weighs 136kgs) - New design for saree guard and mudguard - First 150cc Indian bike to feature aluminium swingarm Design and Styling of 2011 New Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 - All-new LED tail lamp cluster - New engine fairing - Proper step-up seat - All-new alloy wheels - New rear fender and tyre hugger - Sportier riding position - Fat rear tyre 130/70 R17 - 4% less aerodynamic drag New Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 has all the characteristics of motorcycles which designed by Yamaha to represent the R series which reflects the philosophy running through these models, expressing performance visually. For example, Yamaha YZF-R1 shows a strong body line that springs up in a single line from the rear axle to the pivot and then to the head pipe. This is a visual expression of the straight shape of the Deltabox frame. These elements are a visual expression of “frame rigidity.” Viewed from the side, the shape of New Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 created by the side panel and the upper surface of the tank creates an impression of the center of gravity shifting to the front tyre. A characteristic of the R series is that, when you view the machine, you get a sense of its concept and performance. This philosophy has been fully transmitted to 2011 New Yamaha R15 Version 2.0. It features all-new LED tail lamp cluster, new engine fairing, proper step-up seat, all-new alloy wheels and new rear fender and tyre hugger. Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1,19,000 * Delhi. May vary. VEHICLE SUMMARY Name: CBR150R Model: Deluxe Type: Sports VERDICT FOR Technology Price Looks AGAINST price ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Displacement: 149.4cc Engine: 149.4cc, 4-stroke Maximum Power: 17.58 Bhp @ 10500 rpm Maximum Torque: 12.66 Nm @ 8500 rpm Gears: 6 Manual Clutch: Wet Multi Plate Bore: 63.5 Stroke: 47.2 No. of Cylinders: 1 Valve Per Cylinder: 4 Chassis Type: Twin Tube Diamond Cooling Type: Liquid Cooling DIMENSIONS Length: 2000.00 mm Width: 825.00 mm Height: 1120.00 mm OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Weight: 138.00 kg Ground Clearance: 190.00 mm Fuel Tank: 13.00 ltrs Wheelbase: 1305.00 mm Electrical System: NA Headlamp: 12V 60/55W H4 Battery Type: Maintainance Free Battery Voltage: 12V Battery Capacity: 6Ah Horn: Dual Wheel Type: Alloys Wheel Size: 100/80-17 - 130/70-17 mm Tubeless: Colors: Black with Candy Palm Green, Vibrant Orange with Pearl Sunbeam White colour Overview of 2012 New Honda CBR150R Honda India surprised all the media persons and auto enthusiasts by unveiling the CBR150R at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. The company launched the bike on 15th March, 2012 (Bookings are open). Honda CBR150R looks very promising and many prospective buyers were waiting for this 150cc bike from last 2 years. Honda CBR150R is going to compete head on with Karizma ZMR & R15 as Honda India has priced the base model of CBR150R at Rs. 1,16,385.00 (Ex-showroom New Delhi). Honda launched the 2012 model of the CBR150R in Thailand last year and the design of new bike seems to be inspired from the Honda's VFR series which gives look of a big engined bike. Honda CBR150R is available in two variants - Standard and Deluxe. Fast Facts About 2012 New Honda CBR150R Unveiled for India at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi (Jan, 2012) Launched on 15th March, 2012 (Bookings are open) Base/Standard model priced at Rs. 1,16,385.00 (Ex-showroom New Delhi) Booking amount is only Rs. 5000.00 Looks like CBR250R from most of the angles Is available in two variants - Standard and Deluxe. Powered by a 149.4cc liquid-cooled engine mated to 6-speed transmission Generates maximum power of 17.6 bhp at 10500 rpm Generates maximum torque of 12.6 nm at 8500 rpm everybody have different requirements and expectations from their bikes.if you wan't a bike on which you can hit the streets then duke 200 is the bike for you,if you wan't to flaunt yourself and your bike then r15 v2.0 is the bike for you and if you wan't to flaunt your money then cbr150r is the bike for you ;) just kidding but the fact is r15 and duke offers you everything that cbr150r is offering and that to at a lower price than cbr150r.Duke 200 is a value for money beast.At the end of the day choice is yours