All New KTM 160 Duke Launched At Rs 1.85 Lakh

Finally, KTM has launched the 160 Duke in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.85 lakh. This is now the most affordable Duke in India, as the 125 version was recently discontinued. In terms of design and mechanical components, it is exactly the same as the 200, but with a smaller engine. Let's learn more about it below. In the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.

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KTM 160 Duke

KTM 160 Duke is catered towards customers who want to experience Austrain engineering but doesn't want to spend exortbitantly. So, here is esentially 200 Duke, with a smaller enigne and an below Rs 2 lakh ex-showroom price. Getting to the facts, its 164.2 cc engine produces 19 PS and 15.5 Nm of torque. It boasts 6-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch feature.

Talking about the suspension, it boasts 43mm WP upside-down forks and a monoshock suspension at the rear. It also comes with dual-channel ABS as standard, which is switchable as well. On the features front, it gets LED headlights, just like the 200 Duke, along with LED blinkers and a tail-lamp. However, there isn't a TFT screen; instead, it has a humble LCD with Bluetooth connectivity, the KTM Connect app, turn-by-turn navigation, and call accept/decline controls. Lastly, customers can choose from three bold color options: Electronic Orange, Atlantic Blue, and Silver Metallic Matte.

Built on the trellis frame and boasting several mechanical advancements, this is the go-to bike for college-goers. It will provide them with an unmatched thrilling experience that they've always imagined from a well-engineered bike of this caliber. Last thing, this is a direct competitor to Yamaha MT-15 V2, and it has more power on offer.