KTM 160 Duke VS Yamaha MT-15 V2: The Brawl Of 160cc Streetfighters

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We compare specs of the only two liquid-cooled 160cc naked motorcycles in India

KTM Duke 160 VS Yamaha MT 15 V2: Specifications Compared

KTM recently launched the 160 Duke in India, and it is based on the same platform as the 200 Duke. The most affordable KTM motorcycle in India now goes against the segment-leader, the Yamaha MT-15 V2.0. We compare the specs to see how they stack against each other.

Engine

Specifications

KTM 160 Duke

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Engine

164.2cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine

155cc, twin-cylinder, air-cooled engine

Power

19PS @ 9,500rpm

18.4PS @ 10,000rpm

Torque

15.5Nm @ 7,500rpm

14.1Nm @ 7,500rpm

Gearbox

6-speed

6-speed

It’s evident that KTM has gone the “ain’t no replacement for displacement” route with the KTM 160 Duke, ensuring it one-ups the MT in terms of outright power and torque figures. The Duke also reaches its peak power slightly earlier in the rev range as compared to the Yamaha. However, Yamaha’s trump card is the Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) technology that ensures a good balance of low-end grunt and top-end drive. 

KTM Duke 160 VS Yamaha MT 15 V2: Engine

Underpinnings

Specifications

KTM 160 Duke

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Frame

Split Trellis

Deltabox

Front suspension

Inverted telescopic with 138mm wheel travel

Inverted Telescopic  

Rear suspension

Preload adjustable monoshock with 168mm wheel travel

Linked Preload adjustable monoshock

Front brake

320mm disc

282mm disc

Rear brake

230mm disc

220mm disc

Front tyre

17-inch alloy

17-inch alloy

Rear tyre

17-inch alloy

17-inch alloy

While the suspension and wheels are similar on both bikes, the larger discs on the KTM should ensure better stopping power, at least on paper. Although both motorcycles have dual-channel ABS, you can switch off the rear ABS to perform controlled slides only on the Duke.

KTM Duke 160 VS Yamaha MT 15 V2: Underpinnings

Dimensions

Specifications

KTM 160 Duke

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Fuel tank capacity

10.1 litres

10 litres

Seat height

815mm

810mm

Ground clearance

174mm

170mm

Kerb weight

147kg

141kg

Even though the Yamaha MT-15 V2.0 is slightly lighter, it should make that much of an impact in the real-world. That said, the KTM seems to be better for bad roads thanks to its slightly greater ground clearance. You’ll just have to be wary of the slightly taller seat.

KTM Duke 160 VS Yamaha MT 15 V2: Headlight

Features

 

KTM 160 Duke

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Instrument Console

LCD with connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation

TFT with connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation

Switchable ABS

Yes (Switchable for the rear)

No

ABS Modes

Yes (SuperMoto  ABS)

No

Smartphone connectivity

Yes

Yes

Traction Control

No

Yes 

KTM Duke 160 VS Yamaha MT 15 V2: Instrument Console

While both bikes are pretty feature-packed, and even though the 160 Duke’s LCD console may not look as premium as the MT-15’s TFT screen, it is still packed with usable features.

Price & Verdict

KTM 160 Duke 

Yamaha MT-15 V2 

Rs 1,84,998

From Rs 1,69,550 to Rs 1,80,500

(prices ex-showroom, Delhi)

KTM Duke 160 VS Yamaha MT 15 V2: Verdict

Yamaha offers the MT-15 V2 in three variants with different colours at different price points. The base and MotoGP variants come with an LCD console, whereas the TFT cluster with connectivity is reserved for the top variant. Also, the base variant comes with bulb indicators, whereas the MotoGP edition and top variants get LEDs. By offering different variants at different price points, Yamaha aims to make the bike affordable for riders with different budgets. On the other hand, the 160 Duke comes in one fully-loaded variant. 

If you’re looking for a peppy naked with Japanese engineering, then the MT-15 makes sense. Those who like outright performance and want something that looks fresh can go for the Duke 160. 

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Delhi Rs. 2,10,125
Kolkata Rs. 2,13,534
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