KTM 160 Duke vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 160 Duke and Bajaj CNG Bike are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The 160 Duke costs ₹79,348 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 76% extra.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹79,348 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,83,585), about ₹2,510 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 36.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹14,789 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
160 Duke
160 Duke has the better power-to-weight ratio: 127 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
160 Duke
160 Duke adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
160 Duke
160 Duke gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation and 1 more items.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the 160 Duke.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 160 Duke if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is first bike for new riders
- your priority is city commuting with occasional highway
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 160 Duke | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,83,585 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,10,000 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,23,240 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,080 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,73,320 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM160 Duke | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,83,585 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,820 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.2 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 18.7 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 36.5 kmpl | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 147 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 10.1 L | — |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 174 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1357 mm | 1340 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | USD Front Fork | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Suspension | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/60-R17 | 120/70-16 |
160 Duke vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 160 Duke or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹79,348 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,83,585 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 160 Duke or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 36.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 160 Duke and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹90,600: roughly ₹2,10,000 for the 160 Duke and ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,73,320 for the 160 Duke and ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹1,68,893 ahead.
