KTM 125 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 160

125 Duke vs Apache RTR 160 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 125 Duke STDTVS Apache RTR 160 Black Edition
Rating
251 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 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 Single 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. 8,399 125 Duke Insurance Rs. 10,715 Apache RTR 160 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
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
...
Stroke
47.2 mm
...
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum

Mileage (Overall)
46.92 kmpl
47 kmpl
Top Speed
120 kmph
107 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-R17, Rear :- 150/60-R17
Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-110/80-17
Peak Power
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
16.04 PS @ 8750 rpm
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

Dry Weight
141.4 kg
...
Seat height
818 mm
790 mm
Length*Width*Height
1993*789*1083 mm3
2085*730*1105 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1300 mm
Length
1993 mm
2085 mm
Ground Clearance
175 mm
180 mm
Height
1083 mm
1105 mm
Width
789 mm
730 mm
Fuel Capacity
10.5 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
...
137 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
818 mm
790 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
270 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
130 mm

Additional Features
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(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

Frame
Steel Trellis Frame
Double Cradle Synchro STIFF
ABS
Single Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes, Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
...
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
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 7352 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?
  • Duke
  • Mai ramesh ji mi baton se sahmat hoAur apka mood par bhi depend karta hai ki apke liye kon si bike comfortable rahegi
  • Duke 125
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Q. Which is the Best Bike in 1.5L Range Duke 125, Apache 160, FZ 2.0, NS 160 or Gixxer?
  • I think better for mileage
Q. I am too confused for selection of my new bike. I like two bikes TVS Apache 160 RTR and KTM Duke 125, so please help me sir which bike should I select
  • Apache 160 is the best
  • Ktm duke 125 good looking and excellent performance to any 150cc to 160cc compared which better for duke..125 and youride feel sports bike...
  • 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 STD 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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