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 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 DUKE versus 23 km/l 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-cooled |
| Displacement | 164.2 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.1 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 36.5 kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
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 ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 140/60 - R17 | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED HEADLAMP | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V 8 AH Maintenance free Exide/Amaron | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | LCD Speedo | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
