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KTM India launches 160 Duke at ₹1,84,998
KTM India
has expanded its street motorcycle line-up with the introduction of the
KTM 160 Duke
, priced at ₹1,84,998 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The model marks the company's entry into the premium 160 cc segment and is aimed at widening its customer base.
Specifications and features
The KTM 160 Duke is powered by a 164.2 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine producing 19 PS at 9,500 rpm and 15.5 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm.
It features a split trellis frame, WP Apex fork, bionic light wheels, and a braking system with a 320 mm front disc and 230 mm rear disc. The bike also includes a 5-inch LCD display, a ground clearance of 174 mm, and a kerb weight of 147 kg.
Colour options—Electronic Orange, Atlantic Blue, and Silver Metallic Matte—are available. Bookings are open through KTM dealerships and the company's official website.
Market strategy
According to KTM, the addition of the 160 Duke is expected to strengthen its presence in the premium sport motorcycle segment, which now spans 160 cc to 400 cc models. The brand, in partnership with Bajaj Auto, has over 450 retail outlets across India and a customer base of nearly half a million.
Manik Nangia, President – Probiking, said the model brings the company's established engineering approach to a wider audience while retaining the performance characteristics associated with KTM.
