Comparing the KTM 160 DUKE and the Aprilia RS 457 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the KTM 160 DUKE comes with a 164.2 cc unit compared to the Aprilia RS 457's 457 cc, producing 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm and 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 DUKE versus 30 kmpl for the Aprilia RS 457. 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 | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 164.2 cc | 457 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine | 2 parallel forward-facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Power | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm | 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm | 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.1 L | 13L |
| Mileage | 36.5 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 147 | 175 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 800 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm | Disc 320 mm 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm | Disc 220 mm 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/60 - R17 | 150/60 - 17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED HEADLAMP | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V 8 AH Maintenance free Exide/Amaron | 12v MF |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Cluster | LCD Speedo | — |
| Color Options | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue | Racing StripesPrismatic DarkOpalescent LightGP ReplicaCoral Snake blueArsenic yellow |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 | STD | 422229 GP Replica | 437228 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Self start |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed manual |










