KTM India Launches New RC 160 in India: Price, Specs, and Features

Automobile: KTM India has expanded its 160cc lineup by launching the new KTM RC 160, a fully faired sports motorcycle, in the Indian market. Earlier, the company had introduced the KTM 160 Duke. The RC 160 serves as the entry-level model in KTM’s RC supersport range, sitting below the RC 200 and RC 390.

Price

• Ex-showroom Price: ₹1.85 lakh

• Comparison: ₹15,000 higher than the 160 Duke; approximately ₹19,000 more expensive than its key competitor, Yamaha R15, which recently received a ₹5,000 price cut.

Engine & Performance

• Engine Type: 164.2cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder

• Power: 18.7 bhp @ 9,500 rpm

• Torque: 15.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm

• Transmission: 6-speed gearbox with slip-and-assist clutch

• Top Speed: 118 kmph

Suspension & Wheels

• Front Suspension: 37mm upside-down forks

• Rear Suspension: Monoshock

• Wheels: 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tires

  • Front: 110/70

  • Rear: 140/60

Brakes

• Front: 320 mm disc

• Rear: 230 mm disc

• Safety: Dual-channel ABS

Fuel Capacity

• Fuel Tank: 13.75 liters

Features

• Lighting: Full LED headlight, tail light, and indicators

• Instrument Cluster: LCD display

• Future Speculation: While the 160 Duke recently received a TFT display, it remains to be seen if KTM will introduce a TFT variant for the RC 160.

The KTM RC 160 offers sporty aesthetics, solid performance, and entry-level supersport experience for riders seeking style and agility in the 160cc segment.