11 August 2025

KTM India unleashes the all-new KTM 160 DUKE

The most powerful motorcycle in the 160cc segment – built from KTM’s legendary READY TO RACE DNA

• Most powerful 160 cc motorcycle in its class - 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm and 15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
• KTM 160 Duke priced at Rs. 1,84,998/- (ESR Delhi) - available in Electronic Orange, Atlantic Blue & Silver Metallic Matte
• Bookings open now on www.ktmindia.com and at KTM dealerships nationwide

11th August, 2025, Pune: KTM, the world’s No. 1 premium motorcycle brand, has expanded its iconic street line-up with the launch of the all-new KTM 160 Duke. This strategic entry into the premium 160cc space makes KTM’s legendary READY TO RACE performance more accessible than ever to India’s growing base of sports bike enthusiasts.

Pure-bred KTM Engineering

The KTM 160 Duke is powered by a lightweight 164.2 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, delivering a class-leading 19 Ps of power and 15.5 Nm of torque.

The new 160 platform carries forward KTM’s hallmark performance engineering:

• Iconic split trellis frame for unmatched stability and agility.
• Optimised WP Apex fork with hollow axle for improved rigidity.
• Bionic light wheels & lighter hugger tube to reduce unsprung mass.
• Casted pillion step holder and sleek, functional grab rail for enhanced aesthetics and ergonomics.
• Braking confidence with 320mm front disc and 230mm rear disc.
• 5-inch LCD display for clear, modern instrumentation.

With the KTM 160 Duke, the brand opens a new gateway for young riders aspiring to own their first premium sport motorcycle. The 160 Duke offers a balance of thrilling performance, everyday rideability, and aggressive design in the KTM Naked Street portfolio, that will now have four cutting edge motorcycles from 160cc to 400cc.

The model is expected to significantly expand KTM’s reach into the premium sport segment, attracting a new generation of riders to the brand’s performance ecosystem

Manik Nangia, President – Probiking: "Inside every one of us is a racer. We all have that instinct to compete and push limits. For over a decade, KTM has given that instinct expression — defining India’s premium sport motorcycle category with an uncompromising ‘Ready to Race’ mindset and thrilling generations of young riders. With the new KTM 160 Duke, we’ve distilled KTM’s legendary DNA into performance motorcycles that are more accessible than ever — without sacrificing the performance, precision, and attitude that define every KTM."

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About KTM:

Powered by a distinct READY TO RACE mentality, KTM is Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer leading the charge of high-performance Street and Offroad sport motorcycles and based in Mattighofen, Austria.

Over the years KTM has built a reputation as a fierce competitor on racetracks around the world. Remarkable success on the world stage is reflected in every product it creates and every move it makes. With an established presence in the offroad segments, KTM has progressed to become one of the world’s most innovative manufacturers of street motorcycles, and now aims to be the world’s biggest manufacturer of sport motorcycles.

The passion KTM has for building high-performance motorcycles extends to enhancing the overall experience for the rider. KTM has developed a range of exciting, branded products, services, events, accessories, garments and protection items which complete the KTM riding experience. Incorporating race-proven technology into KTM’s products allowing KTM riders to experience the thrill and performance that defines the KTM brand, for themselves.

Since its entry in India in 2012, KTM has grown its presence to more than 450 stores across the country. KTM has built a strong customer base of nearly half a million biking enthusiasts, making India the largest global market for KTM. The partnership of Bajaj Auto Limited and KTM was inked in 2007, with Bajaj Auto Limited now owning a significant stake in KTM AG.

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About Bajaj Auto Ltd:

With over 21 million motorcycles sold in over 100 countries, the Bajaj brand is truly “The World’s Favourite Indian." It is India’s No. 1 motorcycle exporter, with two out of three bikes exported internationally carrying a Bajaj badge. The company is also the world’s largest manufacturer of threewheelers. Bajaj Auto is the first two-wheeler company in the world to have reached a market cap of INR one trillion and continues to be the world’s most valuable two-wheeler company. It has been delivering products that have best-in- class design and technology and are built on uncompromised quality for the past 75 years. The company’s unwavering commitment to new product initiatives has made it future-ready.

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