KTM RC 160 Vs Hero Splendor Plus comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.85 Lakh

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₹ 74,152

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KTM RC 160 Vs Hero Splendor Plus Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the RC 160 Vs Splendor Plus 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.

RC 160 Vs Splendor Plus – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Hero Splendor Plus in New Delhi starts at ₹ 74,152 and goes up to ₹ 76,437 for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, KTM RC 160 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.85 Lakh.

Summary	KTM RC 160	Hero Splendor Plus
Price	₹ 1.85 Lakh	₹ 74,152
Manufacturer	KTM	Hero
Body Type	Commuter	Commuter
Mileage	N/A	70.00 KM/L
Power	18.73 bhp @ 9500 rpm bhp	7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp
Engine	164.2 CC	97.2 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

RC 160 Vs Splendor Plus – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Hero Splendor Plus base engine returns 70 KM/L. The KTM RC 160 base returns 0 KM/L.

RC 160 Vs Splendor Plus – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Hero Splendor Plus gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM RC 160 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine	Air Cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder, OHC
Engine CC	164.2 CC	97.2 CC
Engine Power	18.73 Bhp @ 9500 Rpm	7.91 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm
Max Torque	15.5 Nm @ 7500 Rpm	8.05 Nm @ 6000 Rpm
Top Speed	118 kmph	87 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	4 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2B	BS6 2.0
Valves per Cylinder	1	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	Fuel-Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Kick Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	1965 mm	2000 mm
Width	701 mm	720 mm
Height	1150 mm	1052 mm
Wheelbase	1347 mm	1236 mm
Ground Clearance	168 mm	165 mm
Kerb Weight	155 kg	112 kg
Seat Height	830 mm	785 mm
Chassis Type	Tubular	Tubular Double Cradle Type

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	13.7 L	9.8 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.5 L	1.0 L
Mileage	N/A	70.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	686 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP APEX USD Forks, 37 Mm Diameter, Travel - 130 Mm	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear Suspension	Canister Monoshock, 6 Step Adjustable, Travel - 165 Mm	5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Front Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	130 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum Integrated Braking System
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	130 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	110/70-17	80/100-18 M/C 47P
Rear Tyre	140/60 R17	80/100-18 M/C 54P
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	5 Inch Digital	Analogue
Odometer	Digital	Analogue
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Analogue
Start Mechanism	Self Start	Kick & Self Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	No
Low Battery Indicator	No	No
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	No
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	Flat Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
APDV Engine with Superb Mileage	-
Stylish Alloy Wheels	-

Safety Features

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

Electricals

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

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	No	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	No	5 Years

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