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NDTV
3 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
KTM RC 160 To Launch Alongside 160 Duke In India: Report
KTM India recently teased a new motorcycle, which is expected to be the 160 Duke. Now, Ackodrive's report suggests that the automaker will also launch the RC 160 alongside the naked sport in the Indian market in August 2025. It is to be noted that earlier, the bike was expected to launch in 2026. However, the brand seems to have changed its plan to introduce the bike with a supersport design early. While the Indian market already has the KTM RC 200 and the RC 390, the Austrian brand has no representative in the lower segment. It is ruled by the Yamaha R15 V4, which will be a rival to the RC 160 upon its launch. Furthermore, the bike is expected to have a similar styling to its relatively older and bigger siblings, which have been on sale for quite some time now. With a full fairing, the bike is expected to have the typical RC characteristics. The previous entry-level model in the RC series prior to the RC 160 was the RC 125, which was phased out due to poor sales. The motorcycle's pricing likely played a significant role in this decision. Therefore, the brand must make the right choices this time to ensure that the new model attracts buyers. It is also going to be the most affordable model of the RC range in the Indian market. The specifics of the KTM RC 160 are not yet available. However, we expect it to have a 160 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. This engine is expected to produce around 20 hp. If this remains the case, this unit will be shared with the 160 Duke. Additionally, the components will likely be sourced from the RC 200 to preserve the distinct KTM characteristics. The rest of the details will be confirmed upon launch.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
KTM 160 Duke teased for India, launch likely in August
KTM has dropped a teaser for a new motorcycle on its social media handles, and this is likely the highly anticipated 160 Duke , set to go on sale soon. Rumour mills have been rife about KTM developing the 160 Duke and RC 160 specifically for the Indian market, ever since the KTM 125 Duke and RC 125 were taken off the shelves earlier this year. Rumour mills have been rife about the KTM 160 Duke and RC 160 under development specifically for India, ever since the KTM 125 Duke and RC 125 were discontinued. The model now appears ready for launch. KTM 160 Duke Teased The teaser image posted on social reveals little about the powertrain, but we do get to see the familiar styling and wheels from the Duke range. The upcoming KTM 160 Duke is expected to be based on the 200 Duke, albeit with a smaller 160 cc single-cylinder engine to take on the offerings in the 160-200 cc segment. The new 160 Duke will compete against some highly popular offerings, including the Yamaha MT-15 V2.0, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, and Bajaj NS200. Also Read : 2025 Yamaha MT-15 V2.0 launched with new features, prices start at ₹1.70 lakh The KTM 125 Duke was pulled off the shelves in India earlier this year Though popular in Europe, the KTM 125 Duke was a low seller in the Indian market. Despite sharing its underpinnings with the larger Duke models, the bike didn't offer the fantastic power-to-price ratio that the 200, 250, and 390 Duke models have to offer. The bike also lacked sufficient power to sustain long-term usage, especially after buyers had exhausted the initial fun quotient that the bike offered. KTM 160 Duke: Expected Specs The upcoming KTM 160 Duke should offer a more consistent power usage, good enough for city use and the occasional high-speed run. There's no word on the powertrain yet, but the engine is expected to be a downsized version of the 200 cc mill seen on the 200 Duke. The motor is likely to come with liquid cooling and will produce around 19 bhp and 15 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The underpinnings will be carried over from the KTM 200 Duke, including the trellis frame, USD front forks and a rear monoshock, disc brakes, and dual-channel ABS. Other features likely include all-LED lighting, a TFT digital console with Bluetooth connectivity, and more. Watch: 2024 KTM 390 Duke review: The pocket rocket is back The KTM 160 Duke is expected to be followed up with the RC 160, which should arrive later in the year. The upcoming KTM RC 160 will get the full fairing and will serve as a rival to the Yamaha R15 V4, which remains the undisputed leader in this space. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date:
