Comparing the KTM 160 DUKE and the Sportster S 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 Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. On the engine front, the KTM 160 DUKE comes with a 164.2 cc unit compared to the Sportster S's 1,252 cc, producing 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm and 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 DUKE versus 19.6 Kmpl for the Sportster S. 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 | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.1 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 36.5 kmpl | 19.6 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 147 | 228 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | 140/60 - R17 | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, 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, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
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| Cluster | LCD Speedo | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| Color Options | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 | STD | 1805000 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6‑speed manual |










