Comparing the KTM 160 DUKE and the BMW R 1300 GS 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 BMW R 1300 GS's 1,300 cc, producing 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm and 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 DUKE versus 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS. 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 | Air and liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 164.2 cc | 1,300 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine |
| Power | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.1 L | 19 L |
| Mileage | 36.5 kmpl | 20.83 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 147 | 237 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 850 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper |
| Front Suspension | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm | Central Shock Absorber |
| Rear Brake | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm | Single-sided Swingarm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | 120/70 - R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/60 - R17 | 170/60 - R17 |
| 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 | 12 V / 10 Ah |
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| Cluster | LCD Speedo | Digital |
| Color Options | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |










