If you are also looking for a sporty and adventure-filled bike, then KTM’s new 160 Duke can be a great option for you. At the same time, KTM India has recently released a teaser of this bike, which makes it clear that the company is going to launch it in the Indian market soon. This bike will replace the KTM 125 Duke and is ready to win the hearts of bike lovers with its great features and powerful performance. So let’s know what is going to be special in the new KTM 160 Duke!
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KTM 160 Duke
If seen, KTM 160 Duke is considered to be an upgraded version of 125 Duke, but there will be a lot of changes in its performance and features. This bike is considered to be a smaller version of the KTM 200 Duke’s engine, which will not only be powerful but will also perform well in fuel efficiency.
Engine
So far KTM has not officially revealed all the details related to the engine of this bike, but according to experts and reports, the new 160 Duke can be given a 160cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. This engine can generate power from about 18PS to 20PS and torque from 15Nm to 16Nm. This means that this bike will give excellent performance not only on city roads but also on highways.
If we compare it with Yamaha MT-15 V2, then KTM 160 Duke can be slightly more powerful, which will make it a strong rival in its segment.
Comfort
At the same time, KTM 160 Duke can be given inverted front fork and preload adjustable monoshock, which will increase riding comfort. Where for braking, it can have a 300mm front disc brake and a 230mm rear disc brake, which will further improve safety.
Apart from this, the bike will run on 17-inch alloy wheels, which will have a 110-section front tire and a 150-section rear tire. This setup will give the bike better grip and stability.
Features
You must know that KTM has always given best-in-class features in its bikes, and the 160 Duke is also not going to be behind. This bike can have an all-LED lighting system, which will include headlight, taillight and indicators.
Apart from this, it can also be given a TFT or LCD instrument cluster, which will support smart features like Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, SMS alerts and music control. That is, you can handle many functions by connecting your smartphone to the bike.
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Price
If we talk about the price, the ex-showroom price of KTM 160 Duke can be around ₹ 1.85 lakh. If this bike is launched at this price, then it will be KTM’s cheapest bike in India. It will compete directly with Yamaha MT-15 V2 (₹ 1.69 lakh – ₹ 1.80 lakh), which is currently very popular in this segment.