KTM RC 160 Vs Honda CB Unicorn 160 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.85 Lakh

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₹ 1.12 Lakh

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KTM RC 160 Vs Honda CB Unicorn 160 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the RC 160 Vs CB Unicorn 160 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 CB Unicorn 160 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Honda CB Unicorn 160 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.12 Lakh. On the other hand, KTM RC 160 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.85 Lakh.

Summary	KTM RC 160	Honda CB Unicorn 160
Price	₹ 1.85 Lakh	₹ 1.12 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Honda
Body Type	Commuter	Commuter
Mileage	N/A	50.00 KM/L
Power	18.73 bhp @ 9500 rpm bhp	10.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm bhp
Engine	164.2 CC	162.7 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

RC 160 Vs CB Unicorn 160 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Honda CB Unicorn 160 base engine returns 50 KM/L. The KTM RC 160 base returns 0 KM/L.

RC 160 Vs CB Unicorn 160 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Honda CB Unicorn 160 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	4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Engine CC	164.2 CC	162.7 CC
Engine Power	18.73 Bhp @ 9500 Rpm	10.5 Bhp @ 7500 Rpm
Max Torque	15.5 Nm @ 7500 Rpm	14.8 Nm @ 5250 Rpm
Top Speed	118 kmph	106 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2B	BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder	1	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	Fuel Delivery
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Length	1965 mm	2081 mm
Width	701 mm	756 mm
Height	1150 mm	1103 mm
Wheelbase	1347 mm	1335 mm
Ground Clearance	168 mm	187 mm
Kerb Weight	155 kg	139 kg
Seat Height	830 mm	798 mm
Chassis Type	Tubular	Diamond Type

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	13.7 L	13.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.5 L	2.0 L
Mileage	N/A	50.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	650 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP APEX USD Forks, 37 Mm Diameter, Travel - 130 Mm	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Canister Monoshock, 6 Step Adjustable, Travel - 165 Mm	Monoshock
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	240 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	130 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	110/70-17	80/100-18 M/C47P, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	140/60 R17	100/90-18 M/C56P, Tubeless
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	5 Inch Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start / Kick Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	No	No
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	No
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	Flat Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Safety Features

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

Electricals

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

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	No	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	No	3 Years / 42,000 Km

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