KTM 160 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R comparison

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₹ 1.71 Lakh

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₹ 19.78 Lakh

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Overview

KTM 160 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 160 Duke Vs Ninja ZX-10R 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 ZX-10R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 19.78 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 ZX-10R
Price	₹ 1.71 Lakh	₹ 19.78 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	38.00 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Power	18.7 bhp @ 9,500 rpm bhp	193 bhp @ 13000 rpm bhp
Engine	164.2 CC	998.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

160 Duke Vs Ninja ZX-10R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R base engine returns 15 KM/L. The KTM 160 Duke base returns 38 KM/L.

160 Duke Vs Ninja ZX-10R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 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, In-line Four
Engine CC	164.2 CC	998.0 CC
Engine Power	18.7 Bhp @ 9,500 Rpm	193 Bhp @ 13000 Rpm
Max Torque	15.5 Nm @ 7,500 Rpm	112 Nm @ 11400 Rpm
Top Speed	120 kmph	299 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase 2B
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	2085 mm
Width	831 mm	750 mm
Height	1109 mm	1185 mm
Wheelbase	1357 mm	1450 mm
Ground Clearance	174 mm	135 mm
Kerb Weight	147 kg	207 kg
Seat Height	815 mm	835 mm
Chassis Type	Split Trellis Frame	Twin Spar, Cast Aluminium

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	10.1 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	2.6 L
Mileage	38.00 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	380 km	255 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP USD Fork (138 Mm Travel)	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Monoshock (161 Mm Travel)	Horizontal Back-link, BFRC Lite Gas-charged Shock With Piggyback Reservoir
Front Brake Type	Disc (radial Caliper)	Dual Semi-Floating Brembo Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	330 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc (floating Caliper)	Single Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	110/70-17	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	140/60-17	190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)
Wheel Type	17-inch Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

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

Safety Features

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

Electricals

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

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2-year Warranty	2-year Or 30,000
Standard Vehicle Warranty	10 Years (extended Warranty Offered)	2-year Or 30,000

Additonal Features

Aluminium twin-spar frame	-
BFRC lite	-
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control	-
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)	-
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter-Dual Direction)	-
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)	-

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