KTM 160 Duke Vs BMW R nine T comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.71 Lakh

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₹ 21.43 Lakh

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KTM 160 Duke Vs BMW R nine T Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 160 Duke Vs R nine T on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

160 Duke Vs R nine T – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW R nine T in New Delhi starts at ₹ 21.43 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 27.07 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, KTM 160 Duke price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.71 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 1.79 Lakh for range topping model.

Summary	KTM 160 Duke	BMW R nine T
Price	₹ 1.71 Lakh	₹ 21.43 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	BMW
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	38.00 KM/L	22.00 KM/L
Power	18.7 bhp @ 9,500 rpm bhp	110.00 bhp
Engine	164.2 CC	1170.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

160 Duke Vs R nine T – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R nine T base engine returns 22 KM/L. The KTM 160 Duke base returns 38 KM/L.

160 Duke Vs R nine T – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW R nine T gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM 160 Duke comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid Cooled, Single-cylinder, SOHC	Air/oil-cooled Two-cylinder, Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two
Engine CC	164.2 CC	1170.0 CC
Engine Power	18.7 Bhp @ 9,500 Rpm	110.00
Max Torque	15.5 Nm @ 7,500 Rpm	116.00
Top Speed	120 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air/oil-Cooled
Fuel Delivery	FI	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric Self-Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2072 mm	2110 mm
Width	831 mm	900 mm
Height	1109 mm	1240 mm
Wheelbase	1357 mm	1487 mm
Ground Clearance	174 mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	147 kg	208 kg
Seat Height	815 mm	805 mm
Chassis Type	Split Trellis Frame	Four-part Frame Concept With Front Frame And Three-part Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine- Gearbox Unit

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	10.1 L	18.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	3.0 L
Mileage	38.00 KM/L	22.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	380 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP USD Fork (138 Mm Travel)	Upside-down Telescopic Forks, 46 Mm Fixed-fork-tube Diameter
Rear Suspension	Monoshock (161 Mm Travel)	Cast Aluminium Single Swinging Arm With BMW Motorrad Paralever; Central Spring Strut, Spring Preload Fully Adjustable By Handwheel, Adjustable Rebound-stage Damping
Front Brake Type	Disc (radial Caliper)	Dual Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc (floating Caliper)	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	265 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	N/A
Front Tyre	110/70-17	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	140/60-17	180/55 ZR 17
Wheel Type	17-inch Alloy Wheels	Spoke Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Fully Digital	-
Odometer	Digital	-
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Self-start Only	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-
Stand Indicator	Yes	-
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	-
Pillion Seat Type	Stepped Seat	-
Remote Key	No	-
Cruise Control	No	-
3-level Bosch ABS	-
8-level Ducati Traction Control	-
Adjustable Windshield	-
Ducati Multimedia System	-
Ducati Safety Pack	-
Ducati Traction Control	-
Full-LCD Instrument Panel	-
Headlight with DRL Function	-
Ride By Wire	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	-
ABS	Dual-channel AB	-
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	-

Electricals

Head Light	Dual LED Headlight	-
Tail Light	LED	-
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	-
DRLs	Yes	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
GPS & Navigation	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	No	-
SOS	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2-year Warranty	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	10 Years (extended Warranty Offered)	-

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