Comparing the KTM 160 DUKE and the Royal Enfield Himalayan side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the KTM 160 DUKE is available at a price on request, while the Royal Enfield Himalayan is priced at ₹298,000. On the engine front, the KTM 160 DUKE comes with a 164.2 cc unit compared to the Royal Enfield Himalayan's 452 cc, producing 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm and 40.02 PS (29.44 KW) @ 8000 RPM respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 DUKE versus 30 Kmpl for the Royal Enfield Himalayan. 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 | 452 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, DOHC, FI |
| Power | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm | 40.02 PS (29.44 KW) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm | 40 NM @ 5500 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.1 L | 17.0 L |
| Mileage | 36.5 kmpl | 30 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 147 | 196 |
| Seat Height | 815 | Standard -825 mm Adjustable to 845 mm, Low-805 mm adjustable to 825 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS (Switchable) |
| Front Brake | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm | Hydraulic disc brake, 320mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm | Upside down fork, 43 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm | Hydraulic disc brake, 270mm ventilated disc, single piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm | Linkage type mono-shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/60 - R17 | 140/80 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubed |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke Rims |
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 |
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| Cluster | LCD Speedo | 4 Inch round TFT display, Supports Map Navigation |
| Color Options | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue | Hanle BlackKamet WhiteSlate Poppy BlueSlate Himalayan SaltKaza Brown |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 | Kaza Brown | 308029 Slate Himalayan Salt | 312353 Slate Poppy Blue | 312353 Kamet White | 316678 Hanle Black | 322081 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manuel |










