KTM 125 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

KTM 125 Duke Price starts at Rs. 1.81 Lakh which is Rs. 56,160 costlier than base model of TVS Apache RTR 160 4V priced at Rs. 1.24 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM 125 Duke is 46.92 kmpl whereas the mileage of TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is 49.80 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM 125 Duke is powered by 124.7 cc engine , while TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is powered by 159 cc engine. KTM 125 Duke is available in 3 different colours while TVS Apache RTR 160 4V comes with 11 colours. The Comparison KTM 125 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

125 Duke vs Apache RTR 160 4V

Key Highlights 125 Duke STDApache RTR 160 4V Black Edition
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Max Power 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm 17.55 PS @ 9250 rpm

125 Duke vs Apache RTR 160 4V Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 125 Duke STDTVS Apache RTR 160 4V Black Edition
Rating
251 reviews
552 reviews
Brand Name KTM TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.81 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.24 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Max Power 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm 17.55 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 125 Duke Colors
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V 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. 3,597 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 8,399 125 Duke Insurance Rs. 10,790 Apache RTR 160 4V Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
159. 7 cc
Max Power
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
17.55 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
14.73 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
58 mm
62 mm
Stroke
47.2 mm
52.9 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
...
10.0:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum

Braking (60-0 kmph)
...
21.51 mm
Braking (80-0 kmph)
...
38.36 mm
Mileage (Overall)
46.92 kmpl
45 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
...
18.34s
Top Speed
120 kmph
114 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
17.55 PS @ 9250 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
800 mm
Length*Width*Height
1993*789*1083 mm3
2035*790*1050 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1357 mm
Length
1993 mm
2035 mm
Ground Clearance
175 mm
180 mm
Height
1083 mm
1050 mm
Width
789 mm
790 mm
Fuel Capacity
10.5 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
...
144 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
818 mm
800 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
270 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
130 mm

Additional Features
...
(Maximum Speed - Urban/Rain Mode - 103 kmph), (Maximum Power - Urban/Rain Mode - 15.64 PS @ 8600 rpm), (Maximum Torque - Urban/Rain Mode - 14.14 Nm @ 7250 rpm), Oil cooled with ram air Assist, MF Battery, Muffler - Bullpup exhaust design, Position Lamp, Gear Indicator, Adjustable Levers, Glide Through Technology
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 6AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Steel Trellis Frame
Double cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame
ABS
Single Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Oil 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 4V
  • Good ride quality and handles really well
  • Impressive engine performance
  • The instrument cluster is loaded with useful features
KTM 125 Duke
  • Powerband is quite narrow
  • Pretty expensive for what it offers
  • Lacks dual-channel ABS
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V
  • The brakes could have been better
  • Narrower rear tyre as compared to its rivals

Is TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Better Than KTM 125 Duke?

52% users have chosen TVS Apache RTR 160 4V over KTM 125 Duke in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 4419 users have also rated TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and KTM 125 Duke 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 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and maintenance in your bike. But KTM 125 Duke is better on the grounds of mileage. On the basis of comfort and features 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 4V
Mileage 3.8 3.9
Performance 4.3 4.2
Comfort 4.1 4.1
Maintenance 3.7 3.6
Features 4.3 4.3
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. I want to buy Duke 125 expecting the mileage of 40kmpl so is it good choice in the compare to Pulsar NS 200, Apache 1604v,Yamaha Fz 150 because I heard about the KTM engine quality, that it is beast and long lasting as per comparing with Bajaj. So shall I go for it or not. Please help me.
  • Yamaha fz is the best for mileage and good engine long lasting ns 200cc is the high power bhp but mileage not good
Q. Which is better Apache RTR 160 4v or Duke 125?
  • Duke 125
  • Apache 4v with ABS rocking
  • Duke 125
Q. Which is best KTM 125 or Apache RTR 160 4V - Duke 125?
  • Apache rtr 160 4V it have powerful engine than compare to KTM DUKE 125 it have also powerful but Apache rtr 160 4V is better than KTM DUKE 125 because It have (16.5bhp) Power & (14.8) Torque is better around 35CC difference between them but both are Racing Bikes.
  • APACHE RTR 160 4V is better than KTM DUKE 125 because It have powerful engine 160cc is built for racing is better in Power (16.5bhp) and Torque (14.8) compare with KTM DUKE 125 It is also good for racing. My opinion is "APACHE RTR 160 4V ".
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KTM 125 Duke Vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 125 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V?
As per the users experiences KTM 125 Duke is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your bike. But TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is better on the grounds of performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 125 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V?
The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is cheaper than KTM 125 Duke by Rs. 56,160.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 125 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V?
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 4V produces 17.55 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 14.73 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM 125 Duke has better performance.

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