New KTM RC 160 Spotted Testing

It’s no surprise that following the launch of the 160 Duke in India, KTM has been working on its supersport sibling, the RC 160. The bike has recently been spotted on test in the country. Just as the 160 Duke sits at the entry point of KTM’s Duke lineup, the RC 160 will serve as the most accessible model in the brand’s fully faired range.

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KTM RC 160: Spy Shot Details:

The latest spy shots reveal much of the design, which unmistakably looks RC. It also confirms that the RC 160 will share a lot with the RC 200. This includes a large fairing and the same headlight layout as the RC 200. The test bike was seen wearing an orange-and-black colour scheme, which is KTM’s signature paint option. Moreover, the alloy wheel design appears to have been borrowed from the 160 Duke.

KTM RC 160: Expected Features

Feature-wise, the RC 160 is likely to borrow the five-inch LCD from the 160 Duke, complete with Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. Full LED lighting is also expected to be carried over from the RC 200.

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KTM RC 160: Engine

While KTM hasn’t confirmed these details, we know that the RC 160 will use the same engine as the 160 Duke. In the Duke, the 164.2 cc single-cylinder SOHC engine produces 18.7 bhp at 9,500 rpm and 15.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. These numbers are expected to remain largely unchanged on the RC version.

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KTM RC 160: Expected Price and Rivals

For reference, the RC 200 currently retails at Rs 2.15 lakh (ex-showroom). The RC 160 will sit below it in KTM’s supersport lineup, and prices are likely to hover around the Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom) mark. A launch is expected in the coming months, and once it arrives, the RC will get into the ring with the Yamaha R15.

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