Comparing the KTM 160 DUKE and the KTM RC 390 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 KTM RC 390's 373.27 cc, producing 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm and 43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 DUKE versus 29 kmpl for the KTM RC 390. 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. Curved radiator with fans for better heat management |
| Displacement | 164.2 cc | 373.27 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine |
| Power | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm | 43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm | 37 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.1 L | 13.7 L |
| Mileage | 36.5 kmpl | 29 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 147 | 172 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 835 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm | 320 mm Disc with Radially mounted calliper |
| Front Suspension | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm | WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter |
| Rear Brake | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm | 230 mm Disc with Floating calliper |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm | WP APEX Monoshock, 10 step adjustable |
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 Headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V 8 AH Maintenance free Exide/Amaron | 12 V, 8 AH MF battery |
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| Cluster | LCD Speedo | TFT Multifunction display |
| Color Options | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue | OrangeBlueGP Edition BlueGP Edition Orange |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 | GP Edition | 322719 STD | 323068 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |










