Comparing the ATHER 450 Apex and the KTM 160 DUKE side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | — | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | — | 164.2 cc |
| Engine Type | — | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine |
| Power | 7.0 kW | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 26 Nm | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 10.1 L |
| Mileage | — | 36.5 kmpl |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 100 | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 111.6 | 147 |
| Seat Height | 780 | 815 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Combined braking system & regenerative braking | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Hydraulically actuated triple-piston calliper disc, 200mm | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm |
| Rear Brake | Hydraulically actuated single-piston calliper disc, 190mm | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm |
| Rear Suspension | Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 12 | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 100/80 - 12 | 140/60 - R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED HEADLAMP |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | 2.9 | — |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | Yes | — |
| App Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh Lithium-ion | 12 V 8 AH Maintenance free Exide/Amaron |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 3.7 | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | 5 | — |
| Bike Image 1 | — |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | Yes | — |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | 0.7 | — |
| Charging Port Type | Proprietary | — |
| Charging Time (Fast) | 1–1.5h | — |
| Charging Time (Standard) | 5.45 | — |
| Cluster | — | LCD Speedo |
| Color Options | Indium Blue | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G, navigation, call/music control | — |
| Drive Modes | SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp+ | — |
| Fast Charging Supported | Yes | — |
| Final Drive Type | belt | — |
| Fuel System | — | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | IP67 | — |
| Motor Power (Continuous, kW) | -0.1 | — |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | 7 | — |
| Motor Type | PMSM | — |
| OTA Updates | Yes | — |
| Price Variants | Standard | 189946 | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | 157 | — |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Self Start Only |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | 26 | — |
| Transmission | — | 6 Speed Manual |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | 3 | — |







