KTM Duke 160 Review | Aggressive New Benchmark or MT-15 Killer? | autoX

The KTM Duke 160 is here — replacing the Duke 125 as the most affordable Duke in the lineup. But don’t mistake it for an entry-level bike — with 19bhp, 15.5Nm, and a kerb weight that’s 12kg lighter than the Duke 200, KTM has built it to be sharper, more aggressive, and arguably the new benchmark in the 160cc segment.

In this review, Karan tests the Duke 160’s design, features, performance, handling, and comfort, while also answering the big question — is this the ultimate alternative to the Yamaha MT-15 and even its sibling, the Duke 200?