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KTM 160 Duke specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 164cc liquid-cooled engine makes 18.73 bhp and 15.5 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 147 kg that is 127 bhp per tonne, 39th best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 164.2 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
- Power
- 18.7 bhp
- Torque
- 15.5 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 36.5 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 147 kg
- Fuel tank
- 10.1 L
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Ground clearance
- 174 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1357 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 230 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- USD Front Fork
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock Suspension
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/60-R17
Source: KTM official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The 160 Duke weighs 147 kg with fluids, has an 815 mm seat, 174 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1357 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 10.1 litres, good for about 364 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 110/70-17 front and 140/60-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 200 Duke, Dominar 250 and Gixxer 250
Against 200 Duke, Dominar 250 or Gixxer 250, it gets hazard lamps, slipper clutch and led daytime running lamp that most rivals skip.
It is offered in 3 colours: Silver Metallic Matt, Atlantic Blue and Electronic Orange. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the 160 Duke has
- Hazard lamps
- Slipper clutch
- LED daytime running lamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Silver Metallic Matt
- Atlantic Blue
- Electronic Orange
160 Duke specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 160 Duke?
- It uses a 164cc engine producing 18.73 bhp and 15.5 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the 160 Duke suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 815 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the 160 Duke have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the 160 Duke have?
- 17 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
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