KTM 125 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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Basic Info KTM 125 Duke 2021TVS Apache RTR 160 Black Edition
Rating
254 reviews
1070 reviews
Brand Name KTM TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.81 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.20 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Max Power 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 125 Duke Colors
TVS Apache RTR 160 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Drum
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,215 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 3,469 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,300 125 Duke Insurance Rs. 10,715 Apache RTR 160 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
159.7 cc
Max Power
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
58 mm
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Stroke
47.2 mm
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No Of Cylinders
1
...
Drive Type
Chain Drive
X-ring chain
Valve Per Cylinder
4
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.8:1
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Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum

Mileage (City)
46.92 kmpl
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Mileage (Highway)
48.05 kmpl
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Top Speed
...
107 kmph

Tyre Size
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Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-110/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
822 mm
790 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2085*730*1105 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1300 mm
Length
...
2085 mm
Ground Clearance
155 mm
180 mm
Height
...
1105 mm
Width
...
730 mm
Fuel Capacity
13.4 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
159 Kg
137 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
270 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
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Additional Features
Lubrication - Wet Sump, Forced, Sub Frame - Bolt on sub-frame, Rider Aids - Advanced ABS
(Maximum Speed - Urban/Rain Mode - 97 kmph), (Maximum Power - Urban/Rain Mode - 13.32 PS @ 8000 rpm), (Maximum Torque - Urban/Rain Mode - 12.7 Nm @ 6500 rpm), Position Lamp, Roto Petal Disc Brake, Brake Fluid - DOT 3/DOT 4, Glide Through Technology
Headlight
Halogen
AHO, LED Headlamp with all time on LED Position Lamp
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 6AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Display
LCD Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
...
DRLs

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 125 Duke
  • Comes with sophisticated underpinnings
  • Quite beginner-friendly
  • Refined engine
TVS Apache RTR 160
  • Great engine tractability due to TVS Glide Through Technology (GTT)
  • Top-end variant is feature rich
  • Sporty and muscular design
KTM 125 Duke
  • Powerband is quite narrow
  • Pretty expensive for what it offers
  • Lacks dual-channel ABS
TVS Apache RTR 160
  • Front-end feels unsettled at higher speeds
  • Brakes could have been better
  • Top-end variant is very expensive

Is KTM 125 Duke Better Than TVS Apache RTR 160?

60% users have chosen KTM 125 Duke over TVS Apache RTR 160 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 7354 users have also rated KTM 125 Duke and TVS Apache RTR 160 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences KTM 125 Duke is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and features in your bike. But TVS Apache RTR 160 is better on the grounds of maintenance. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor 125 Duke Apache RTR 160
Mileage 3.9 3.8
Performance 4.2 4.2
Comfort 4.1 4.0
Maintenance 3.6 3.8
Features 4.3 4.1
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike I should buy Apache RTR 160 or Duke 125?
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KTM 125 Duke Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 125 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 160?
As per the users experiences KTM 125 Duke is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and features in your bike. But TVS Apache RTR 160 is better on the grounds of maintenance. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 125 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 160?
The TVS Apache RTR 160 is cheaper than KTM 125 Duke by Rs. 60,610.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 125 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 160?
For the 2021 version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of 125 Duke produces 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Black Edition version, 159.7 cc Petrol engine of Apache RTR 160 produces 16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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