KTM has launched the all-new 160 Duke in India, positioning it as its most affordable naked streetfighter and claiming it to be the most powerful bike in the 160cc class.
- New entry point into KTM’s Duke range; priced at 1.85 lakh
- 164.2cc, liquid-cooled single produces 19hp, 15.5Nm; kerb weight 147kg
- Three colour options – Orange, Blue, Silver Matte
Most powerful 160cc bike in India
The KTM 160 Duke uses a 164.2cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that appears to be based on the 200 Duke’s unit, producing 19hp at 9,500rpm and 15.5Nm at 7,500rpm — figures the brand says are the highest in the 160cc segment. At just 147kg (kerb), KTM also claims it has one of the best power-to-weight ratios in its class.
Chassis, suspension and brakes
Underneath, the 160 Duke carries KTM’s split trellis frame, paired with a WP Apex front fork and monoshock. Braking is handled by a 320mm front disc and 230mm rear disc. The bike rides on 17-inch alloys wrapped in a 110-section front and 140-section rear tyre. The bike gets a 5-inch LCD display, LED lighting and the headlight seems to be identical to the erstwhile 390 Duke and current 200 Duke. This continues the theme of the 200 Duke serving as the base for the 160 Duke’s engine, underpinnings, and design. The 160 Duke uses the same bionic alloy wheels as the RC lineup and most of the Bajaj made Duke models.
Pricing and rivals
Priced at Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the KTM 160 Duke will go up against its chief rival– the Yamaha MT-15 (Rs 1.70-1.81 lakh). On paper, it offers a slight power advantage over the Yamaha while sitting below the 25hp KTM 200 Duke in the brand’s line-up. Bookings are open across KTM dealerships and online.
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