KTM RC 160 vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM RC 160 and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹24 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
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 6/10 for the RC 160 and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
RC 160
The RC 160 starts ₹24 lower (₹1,99,975 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹0 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
RC 160
RC 160 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 RC 160.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the RC 160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is first sports bike for new riders
- your priority is city commuting
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 | RC 160 | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,99,975 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,28,000 | ₹2,17,500 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTMRC 160 | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,99,975 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,340 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.2 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled | — |
| Power | 18.7 bhp | — |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm | 105 Nm |
| 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 | 118 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 155 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 13.7 L | — |
| Seat height | 830 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 168 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1347 mm | — |
| Length | 1965 mm | — |
| Width | 701 mm | — |
| Height | 1150 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Inverted Telescopic Fork, 37mm dia | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Double rate, Canister Mono shox.- 6 steps (Adjuster Slots) | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 140/60-R17 | — |
RC 160 vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the RC 160 or the Roadster Pro?
- The RC 160 is cheaper by ₹24 at the base variant (₹1,99,975 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the RC 160 and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹10,500: roughly ₹2,28,000 for the RC 160 and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
