
KTM 160 Duke Summary

When riding the 160 Duke, you’ll note right away that it’s more roomy and open than the more recent 250 and 390. The tighter, more condensed seating position on the larger Dukes is not as comfortable for taller riders like myself as this more spacious riding triangle.

There is only one type and three colors available for the KTM 160 Duke street bike. The 164.2cc BS6 engine that powers the KTM 160 Duke produces 18.73 horsepower and 15.5 Nm of torque. The KTM 160 Duke has an anti-locking braking system with disc brakes on the front and rear. This 160 Duke bike has a 10.1-liter gasoline tank and weighs 147 kg.
One of KTM’s next motorcycles, the 160 Duke, will take the place of the 125 Duke as the Austrian brand’s entry-level model. The bike’s verified specifications are currently unavailable. Its primary rival will be Yamaha’s wildly successful MT-15.
The 160 Duke’s engine will undoubtedly be a nearly 160cc unit with a better output of power and torque than the 125 Duke. The latter is linked to a six-speed gearbox and generates 14.3 horsepower and 12 Nm. It should have ByBre brake hardware, WP suspension, and 17-inch alloy wheels, just like its 200cc sibling. Whether it will get dual-channel ABS remains to be seen. KTM might opt for a single-channel unit to save production costs.
Before discontinuation, the KTM 125 Duke was pegged at Rs. 2.04 lakh. The 160 Duke should be priced the same to avoid cannibalisation of the portfolio, as anything higher will place it too close to the bigger 200 Duke.
One of KTM’s next motorcycles, the 160 Duke, will take the place of the 125 Duke as the Austrian brand’s entry-level model. The bike’s verified specifications are currently unavailable. Its primary rival will be Yamaha’s wildly successful MT-15.
The 160 Duke’s engine will undoubtedly be a nearly 160cc unit with a better output of power and torque than the 125 Duke. The latter is linked to a six-speed gearbox and generates 14.3 horsepower and 12 Nm. It should have ByBre brake hardware, WP suspension, and 17-inch alloy wheels, just like its 200cc sibling. It’s unclear if dual-channel ABS will be installed. To save production costs, KTM may decide to use a single-channel unit.
The KTM 125 Duke was valued at Rs. 2.04 lakh prior to discontinuance. To prevent portfolio cannibalization, the 160 Duke should have the same price because any higher pricing would put it too near to the larger 200 Duke.
KTM 160 Duke Latest Updates
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August 11, 2025: KTM has launched the 160 Duke in India at a price of Rs 1,84,998 (ex-showroom Delhi). It’s the most affordable KTM in India.
160 Duke Expert Review
Overview
KTM 160 Duke Overview
The KTM 160 Duke is a streetfighter motorcycle which gets a powerful 160cc motor along with other essential features which makes it quite a tempting option to consider.
KTM 160 Duke Price
The KTM 160 Duke is priced at Rs 1,84,998 (ex-showroom Delhi).
KTM 160 Duke Variants
The KTM 160 Duke is available in a single variant.
KTM 160 Duke Colour Options
The KTM 160 Duke is available in 3 colour options: Electronic Orange, Atlantic Blue & Silver Metallic Matte.
KTM 160 Duke Design
The KTM 160 Duke gets its design inspiration from other KTM Dukes . It gets the same sharp-looking body panels and LED headlight as the 200 Duke, which makes it look aggressive. It is available in some exciting colour options that go well with the overall design of this streetfighter.
KTM 160 Duke Engine
This 164.2cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor makes 19PS at 9,500rpm and 15.5Nm at 7,500rpm. The bike gets a 6-speed gearbox.
KTM 160 Duke Chassis, Suspension And Brakes

The KTM 160 Duke uses a split trellis steel frame, just like 200 Duke, along with a 43mm inverted fork and a rear monoshock with preload adjustability. It gets a 320mm front disc and a 230mm rear disc brake setup with dual channel ABS. It uses the same 17-inch alloy wheels as the RC 200, and a 110-section front and a 150-section rear tyre. The bike weighs 147kg (kerb), gets a 10.1-litre fuel tank, 815mm seat height and a ground clearance of 174mm.
KTM 160 Duke Features

The KTM 160 Duke gets a 5-inch LCD console, same as the RC 200, it supports smartphone connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation and SMS/call alerts. It gets all-LED lights along with the same headlight from the 200 Duke. Other features include, switchable ABS and ride-by-wire throttle.
KTM 160 Duke Competition
The KTM 160 Duke competes with the Yamaha MT 15 which is just slightly cheaper than the KTM.
160 Duke Mileage

The ARAI claimed mileage of KTM 160 Duke is 36.5 kmpl. This is the claimed mileage for all variants.
Fuel Type | ARAI Mileage |
Petrol | 36.5 kmpl |
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