KTM has launched the RC 160 in India at ₹1.85 lakh ex-showroom. The RC 160 will take on the likes of the Yamaha YZF-R15 and the Suzuki Gixxer SF. The RC 160 carries the design cues from its elder RC siblings while creating a beginner-friendly entry point to target new riders to the supersport segment.
Powering the RC 160 is a 164.2cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine which puts out 19PS and 15.5Nm and has a rev ceiling of 10,200rpm. It is paired with a six-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch. On paper, the RC 160 is the most powerful in its segment. The engine is mounted on a trellis frame and is suspended on 37mm upside down forks on the front and a monoshock at the rear.
Features wise, it gets LED lighting, an LCD instrument console with support for navigation and dual-channel ABS with ‘Supermoto’ mode (switches of the rear ABS). Braking is performed by a 320mm front disc and a 230mm rear disc. Additionally, it has a 13.75 litre fuel tank made out of metal. It will be interesting to see how it rides, considering the fact that all the KTM motorcycles have great handling manners. If our experience with the 160 Duke is anything to go by, we are sure to come back impressed with the RC 160.
