KTM 160 Duke vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 160 Duke and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The 160 Duke undercuts the Roadster Pro by ₹16,414, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Roadster Pro takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the 160 Duke and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
160 Duke
The 160 Duke starts ₹16,414 lower (₹1,83,585 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹520 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
160 Duke
160 Duke adds dual-channel abs that the Roadster Pro does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets projector headlamp, colour tft console, ride modes and usb charging port and 8 more items.
Warranty
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the 160 Duke.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 160 Duke if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- 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 Roadster Pro if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Ola Electric's bigger service network matters
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 160 Duke | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,83,585 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,10,000 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹1,23,240 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,080 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,73,320 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM160 Duke | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,83,585 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,820 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.2 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled | — |
| Power | 18.7 bhp | — |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 36.5 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | — | 154 km/h |
| 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 | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Front Fork | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Suspension | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 140/60-R17 | — |
160 Duke vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 160 Duke or the Roadster Pro?
- The 160 Duke is cheaper by ₹16,414 at the base variant (₹1,83,585 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the 160 Duke and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹7,500: roughly ₹2,10,000 for the 160 Duke and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, 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 ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹1,25,150 ahead.
