Overview

• KTM’s 160 Duke was officially confirmed on August 11 via teaser, marking its entry as the brand’s most affordable streetfighter in India.
• Replacing the outgoing 125 Duke, the 160 Duke will slot below the 200 Duke and be offered exclusively in India.
• Teaser images reveal upside-down front forks and a rear monoshock, mirroring the premium suspension of its larger counterpart.
• Provisional details point to a 200 Duke–derived engine tuned to about 19–20 hp, paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
• KTM plans to reveal full specifications and pricing in the coming weeks before India’s festive sales period.