Comparing the KTM 160 DUKE and the SUZUKI GSX-8R 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 SUZUKI GSX-8R's 776 cc, producing 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm and 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 DUKE versus 23.8 kmpl for the SUZUKI GSX-8R. 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 | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm | 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.1 L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 36.5 kmpl | 23.8 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 147 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 815 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm | Disc 310 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Brake | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm | Disc Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | 120/70ZR17M/C |
| Rear Tyre | 140/60 - R17 | 180/55ZR17M/C |
| 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 | — |
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| Cluster | LCD Speedo | — |
| Color Options | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue | Metallic Matt BlackMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Triton Blue |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 | STD | 988551 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |









