New Delhi: KTM has recently introduced its latest 160 Duke in the Indian market. The motorcycle was unveiled as the entry point in the automaker’s lineup of motorcycles. Now, the brand has unveiled the latest version of the motorcycle with an extended feature list. The bike gets the latest 5-inch colour TFT instrument cluster. This version will be sold at the starting price of Rs 1.78 lakh ex-showroom. This newest version of the motorcycle will be sold along with the base variant, which comes at Rs 1.70 lakh ex-showroom. This latest display comes with the bonded glass and is derived from the Gen-3 390 Duke.
It also opens the door to features like navigation and Bluetooth connectivity. The riders can also play music and take incoming calls. To toggle through the controls, the motorcycle has been equipped with the four-way menu switches. This upgrade reinforces KTM’s focus on combining sharp performance with the advanced rider technology in an accessible package. The KTM 160 Duke remains the same with the 164 cc liquid-cooled single cylinder engine at heart. This unit kicks out 19 hp of power at 9500 rpm and 15 Nm of peak torque while revving at 7500 rpm. With these stats, it is the most powerful motorcycle in its segment. All of this, combined with the 147 kg kerb weight, gives it an impressive power-to-weight ratio.
The 160 Duke is built on KTM’s split trellis frame, combined with the WP Apex front fork and monoshock rear suspension. Stopping power is provided by a 320 mm disc brake in the front and a 230 mm disc brake in the rear. The motorcycle is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels fitted with 110-section front tyres and 140-section rear tyres. The KTM 160 Duke competes against models like the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Yamaha MT-15 in the Indian market.
