Comparing the KTM 160 DUKE and the BMW S 1000 RR 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 S 1000 RR's 999 cc, producing 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm and 210 bhp @ 13750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 DUKE versus 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 RR. 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 cooling |
| Displacement | 164.2 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine | 4‑cylinder, four‑stroke engine with four valves per cylinder and DOHC architecture |
| Power | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm | 210 bhp @ 13750 rpm |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm | 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.1 L | 16.5 L |
| Mileage | 36.5 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 147 | 197 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 824 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm | Dual Disc, 320mm, 4-Piston Radial Caliper |
| Front Suspension | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm | USD Telescopic Fork, 45mm, Adjustable Spring Preload, Rebound & Compression, 120mm Travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm | Single Disc, 220mm, 1-Piston Floating Caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm | Aluminium Swingarm, Full Floater Pro, Adjustable Compression, Rebound & Spring Preload, 118mm Travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/60 - R17 | 190/55 - ZR17 |
| 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 | M Lightweight Lithium-Ion, 12V / 5Ah |
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| Cluster | LCD Speedo | Digital 6.5 inch TFT |
| Color Options | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue | Blackstorm MetallicBluestone MetallicLight White / M Motorsport |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 | Standard | 2324936 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Pro | 2599927 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Pro M Sport | 2889862 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |









