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KTM RC 125 vs KTM 160 Duke

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or KTM 160 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and 160 Duke. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM 160 Duke Price starts at Rs.1.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas KTM 160 Duke is a 1 cylinder, 164 cc Engine can generate 18.74 Ps @ 9500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and 160 Duke has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas KTM 160 Duke is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

RC 125 vs 160 Duke

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125KTM 160 Duke
PriceRs.1.91 LakhRs.1.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc164.2 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm18.74 Ps @ 9500 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmplN/A km/charge
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
KTM RC 125
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Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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KTM 160 Duke
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Rs. 1.85 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.15 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.08 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.1
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    -
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    10.1 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    124.7 cc
    164.2 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    -
    Front Disc Size
    320
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    29
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    -
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    -
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    WAPE43
    -
    Rear Suspension
    WP APEX MoNoshock
    -
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 - R17
    -
    Rear Tyre Size
    150/60 - R17
    -

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 30000 km
    2 Years/30000 Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    -
    Frame Type
    Steel trellis frame& powder coated
    Split-Trellis frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    -
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    124.7 cc
    164.2 cc
    Engine Type
    4-stroke engine
    Liquid Cooled 4 stroke Single Cylinder SOHC Internal Combustion Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    -
    Battery Capacity
    0.096 kwh
    -
    Top Speed
    120 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    58 mm x 47.2 mm
    66 mm X 48 mm
    Configuration
    -
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    -
    Max Power
    14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
    18.74 Ps @ 9500 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

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

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1977 mm
    -
    Height
    824 mm
    -
    Wheelbase
    1341 mm
    -
    Ground Clearance
    158 mm
    174 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    10.1 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.5 Litres
    1.25 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    824 mm
    815 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    160 kg
    147 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
    • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
    • Agile handling
    • The highest performance numbers in this segment.
    • Packs more features than most rivals.
    • Gets switchable dual-channel ABS.
    • Gets premium quality hardware.
    Cons
    • Expensive for a 125cc bike
    • Small engine does not suit the design theme
    • Uncomfortable over long rides
    • 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 RC 125 and KTM 160 Duke

    Safety

    RC 125 comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. 160 Duke has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    KTM RC 125 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Handle Type, Side Stand Indicator and KTM 160 Duke, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    Dimensions

    KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. KTM 160 Duke has seat height and 10.1 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    KTM RC 125 and KTM 160 Duke Owner Reviews

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      • D
        Darshan
        22 Jul 2025
        5.0
        This bike is excellent. It’s a joy to ride smooth handling, great speed, and a lot of fun overall.
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        Charan
        29 Days ago
        4.4
        It has the nice customization, mobility and reliability and better mileage and nice features for this bikes, I recomend this bike It is suitable for the young people
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        velnagarajan
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        KTM is truly a dream bike for the youth of India. I’ve always wanted to own one, and I believe one day my dream will come true. Just thinking about it gives me motivation. For me, life feels incomplete without a KTM. The style, power, and attitude it brings are unmatched. Waiting for the day it becomes mine.
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        Karmvir
        7 Month ago
        5.0
        I think this is best bike in middle class family. I am buying this bike. I am so happy because I am buying this bike and that's all right.
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        Ameen
        12 Month ago
        3.0
        Good in mileage and stylish compared to other bikes. Good looking, stylish, nice for college students, office use. Best in class KTM RC 125.
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