KTM recently launched a new variant of the 160 Duke, which gets a TFT instrument cluster, instead of an LCD display. With this, the KTM 160 Duke has become more appealing for the consumers. This naked streetfighter is positioned in a segment that has been witnessing an increasing number of takers. Affordability, blended with bigger bike influenced sporty design and upmarket features, along with impressive performance delivering powertrain in the bikes in this segment have been fuelling the demand.
KTM 160 Duke is one of the most popular models in this space. The newly launched TFT display variant comes priced at ₹178,536 (ex-showroom). One of the key rivals against the Yamaha MT 15.
If you are planning to buy a bike in this segment and the KTM 160 Duke and Yamaha MT 15 V2 is in your shortlist, here is a comparison between these two models, to help you decide.
The KTM 160 Duke is priced between ₹170,545 and ₹178,536 (ex-showroom), depending on the LCD and TFT display variants. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT 15 V2 is priced between ₹155,469 and ₹165,509 (ex-showroom), depending on the colour options.
The KTM 160 Duke is powered by a 164.2 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. This engine churns out 18.74 bhp peak power at 9,500 rpm and 15.5 Nm of maximum torque at 7,500 rpm.
On the other hand, the Yamaha MT 15 V2 is powered a slightly smaller engine. It gets energy from a 155 cc liquid-cooled, single cylinder motor, paired with a six-speed transmission. This engine generates slightly lower power and torque, at 18.14 bhp and 14.1 Nm , respectively.
