KTM 160 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

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₹ 1.71 Lakh

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₹ 3.17 Lakh

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KTM 160 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 160 Duke Vs Ninja 300 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 Ninja 300 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 300 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 3.17 Lakh. 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	Kawasaki Ninja 300
Price	₹ 1.71 Lakh	₹ 3.17 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	38.00 KM/L	26.00 KM/L
Power	18.7 bhp @ 9,500 rpm bhp	38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm bhp
Engine	164.2 CC	296.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

160 Duke Vs Ninja 300 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 base engine returns 26 KM/L. The KTM 160 Duke base returns 38 KM/L.

160 Duke Vs Ninja 300 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM 160 Duke comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid Cooled, Single-cylinder, SOHC	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Engine CC	164.2 CC	296.0 CC
Engine Power	18.7 Bhp @ 9,500 Rpm	38.88 Bhp @ 11000 Rpm
Max Torque	15.5 Nm @ 7,500 Rpm	26.1 Nm @ 10000 Rpm
Top Speed	120 kmph	160 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	FI	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric Self-Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2072 mm	2015 mm
Width	831 mm	715 mm
Height	1109 mm	1110 mm
Wheelbase	1357 mm	1405 mm
Ground Clearance	174 mm	140 mm
Kerb Weight	147 kg	179 kg
Seat Height	815 mm	780 mm
Chassis Type	Split Trellis Frame	Tube Diamond, Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	10.1 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.5 L
Mileage	38.00 KM/L	26.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	380 km	425 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP USD Fork (138 Mm Travel)	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Monoshock (161 Mm Travel)	Bottom-link Uni-Trak, Gas-charged Shock And 5-way Spring Preload Adjustability
Front Brake Type	Disc (radial Caliper)	Single Petal Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	290 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc (floating Caliper)	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	110/70-17	110/70R17 M/C 54H
Rear Tyre	140/60-17	140/70R17 M/C 66H
Wheel Type	17-inch Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Fully Digital	Semi Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analog
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self-start Only	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	No
Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Stepped Seat	Standard
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
Coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity	-
Elegant Design	-
Fine-Atomising Injectors & Dual Throttle Valves	-
Heat Management Technology	-
Modern Instrumentation	-
Ninja Styling	-
One-piece seat bench	-
Rear pre-load adjustable	-
Rear rebound adjustable	-
Riding Modes Rain/Road	-
Upside down fork	-
World's Smallest ABS Unit	-

Safety Features

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

Electricals

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

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

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

Additonal Features

Dual Throttle Valves	-
Race-Derived Clutch Technology & Smoother Shift Feel	-
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster	-

Key Features

Adjustable hand brake and clutch levers

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