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RC 160 vs YZF-R2

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KTM

RC 160

Ex-showroom price ₹2,01,381 – ₹2,01,382 ex-showroom, Delhi

Yamaha

YZF-R2

Ex-showroom price From ₹2.31 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi

Specifications side by side

Spec
RC 160
YZF-R2
Overview
Type
Sports motorcycle
Sports motorcycle
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Yes
Yes
Variants
1
3
Colours
Black, Electronic Orange Matte, Ceramic White Matte
Metallic Black, Dark Bluish Gray, Matte White Pearl, Racing Blue, Metallic Gray (R2M)
Engine and performance
Engine displacement
164.2 cc
204 cc
Cylinders
1
1
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Max power
19 PS
26.5 PS
Power (as stated)
19 PS @ 9500 rpm; 13.97 kW at 9500 rpm
26.5 PS (peak)
Max torque
15.5 Nm
19.1 Nm
Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight
155 kg
149 kg
Kerb weight (as stated)
155 kg
149 kg
Seat height
830 mm
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Ground clearance
168 mm
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Fuel tank
13.75 litres
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Brakes and tyres
ABS
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Dual-channel ABS (standard)
Front brake
Disc, radial caliper
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Rear brake
Disc, floating caliper
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Price
Ex-showroom price from
₹2,01,381
₹2,30,500
Ex-showroom price up to
₹2,01,382
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Ex-showroom price city
Delhi
Delhi

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Pros and cons

RC 160

  • Pro: Kerb weight of 155 kg, lighter than 76% of the 26 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 168 mm ground clearance, higher than 76% of the 25 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Less powerful than 84% of the 33 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (19 PS)
  • Con: Less torque than 84% of the 33 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (15.5 Nm)

YZF-R2

  • Pro: Kerb weight of 149 kg, lighter than 80% of the 26 sports motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Dual-channel ABS
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