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KTM 160 Duke vs KTM RC 160

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM 160 Duke or KTM RC 160? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 160 Duke and RC 160. KTM 160 Duke Price starts at Rs.1.71 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM RC 160 Price starts at Rs.1.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM 160 Duke is 1 cylinder, 164 cc Engine can generate 18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm power whereas KTM RC 160 is a 1 cylinder, 164 cc Engine can generate 18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm power. In terms of range, 160 Duke provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and RC 160 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). KTM 160 Duke is available in 3 colours & 2 variants whereas KTM RC 160 is available in N/A colours & 1 variants.

160 Duke vs RC 160

Key HighlightsKTM 160 DukeKTM RC 160
PriceRs.1.71 LakhRs.1.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity164.2 cc164.22 cc
Power18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/chargeN/A km/charge
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KTM 160 Duke STD bike
KTM 160 Duke
STD
Rs. 1.71 Lakh
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KTM RC 160 STD bike
KTM RC 160
STD
Rs. 1.85 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.92 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.08 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.4
    5.0
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    10.1 Litres
    13.75 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    164.2 cc
    164.22 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Floating
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    320
    320
    Front Wheel Size
    R17
    R17
    Rear Wheel Size
    R17
    R17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    WP Apex upside-down (USD) forks
    Inverted Telescopic fork
    Rear Suspension
    WP Apex monoshock
    Canister Monoshock, 6 step Adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 R17
    110/70 R17
    Rear Tyre Size
    150/60 R17
    140/60 R17
    Front Brake
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    230 mm
    230 mm
    Rear Brake
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    -
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    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    -
    Touch Screen Display
    check
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Tachometer
    -
    Digital
    Speedometer
    -
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    -
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years/30000 Kms
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    -
    Images
    Frame Type
    Split-Trellis frame
    Split-Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    -
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
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    Engine Capacity
    164.2 cc
    164.22 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid Cooled 4 stroke Single Cylinder SOHC Internal Combustion Engine
    Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, SOHC, IC Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Bore x Stroke
    66 mm X 48 mm
    66 mm X 48 mm
    Configuration
    SOHC
    SOHC
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    -
    EFI
    Max Power
    18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm
    18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm
    Max Torque
    15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
    15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
    Number of Gears
    -
    6 Speed

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    -
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
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    Riding Modes
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    -
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    Radial Tyres
    check
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    -
    Pass Light
    check
    -
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    -
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    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    -
    1965 mm
    Width
    -
    701 mm
    Height
    -
    1150 mm
    Wheelbase
    -
    1347 mm
    Ground Clearance
    174 mm
    168 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    10.1 Litres
    13.75 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.25 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports
    Seat Height
    815 mm
    830 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    147 kg
    -

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • The highest performance numbers in this segment.
    • Packs more features than most rivals.
    • Gets switchable dual-channel ABS.
    • Gets premium quality hardware.
    Cons
    • The design from the older series Duke simply looks too dated.
    • The fuel tank is a puny 10.1-litre unit.
    • The LCD screen may remind you of a Nokia 1100.
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    Detailed Comparison of KTM 160 Duke and KTM RC 160

    Safety

    160 Duke comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . RC 160 has Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch.

    Comfort & Convenience

    KTM 160 Duke has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and KTM RC 160, on the other hand, has GPS & Navigation.

    Dimensions

    KTM 160 Duke has a 10.1 Litres. KTM RC 160 has 1150 mm seat height and 13.75 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    KTM 160 Duke and KTM RC 160 Owner Reviews

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      • Rk
        Raushan kumar
        17 Dec 2025
        5.0
        This bike is very beautiful and comes with a powerful engine. Its performance is impressive, and the braking system is excellent. The price is reasonable, making it an affordable option for middle-class families. Overall, it is a lovely bike that offers great value for money.
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        Godfray Barla
        2 Month ago
        2.0
        Its my dream bike, i like it for riding and i feel comfortable so I like very much ktm 160, ktm is the brand stell bike racing good and well.
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