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KTM Teases 160 Duke to Replace 125cc Models with 19–20hp Power

Built for India’s growing 150-160cc market, it will leverage an existing chassis to balance cost with performance just before the festive sales season.

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New KTM Teaser - Is it Duke 160?
KTM Duke 160 Teaser
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Overview

  • KTM India has officially teased the Duke 160 via Instagram, signaling the end of the Duke 125 and RC 125 range.
  • The upcoming streetfighter rides on the Gen-2 200 Duke chassis, featuring a trellis frame, 43mm USD forks, a rear monoshock, dual-channel ABS and a digital LCD instrument cluster.
  • Under the tank sits a new 160cc engine derived from the 200 Duke motor, tuned to deliver approximately 19–20 horsepower for a significant boost over its predecessor.
  • Market sources project an ex-showroom price of around Rs 1.70 lakh, positioning the Duke 160 against segment leaders like the Yamaha MT-15, Bajaj Pulsar NS160, TVS Apache RTR 160 and Honda Hornet 2.0.
  • KTM aims to unveil the model in mid-August 2025 to tap into India’s festive-season buying spree in the highly competitive 150-160cc segment.