The 160 Duke is a naked streetfighter and the successor to the 125 Duke, which was discontinued in India. The bike makes use of a 164.2cc single-cylinder engine that produces 19hp at 9,500rpm, 15.5Nm of peak torque at 7,500rpm, and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
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KTM 160 Duke real-world fuel efficiency
The KTM 160 Duke managed 38.7kpl in the city and 45.2kpl out on the highway
For this test, we ran the 160 Duke on the highway for 56.5km, after which the bike needed 1.25 litres of fuel to fill its tank again. Therefore, we arrived at a highway fuel economy number of 45.2kpl for the 160 Duke. Once that was done, we ran the bike through the roads of Mumbai for 47.7km, after which the fuel tank needed 1.23 litres. Thereby, we achieved a city fuel efficiency figure of 38.7kpl.
KTM 160 Duke fuel economy analysis
The 160 Duke is a lightweight and nimble machine with a potent engine, and it is fun to ride in the city. For our city fuel efficiency run, we were cruising while keeping a steady pace, making adequate gearshifts, and not unnecessarily revving out the bike.
Meanwhile, out on the highway, we kept a speed of around 70-80kph and were in sixth gear for most of the time. Overall, it gave us an average of 41.95kpl, which is decent for a bike in this segment.
Autocar India’s fuel-efficiency testing
Our fuel-efficiency testing routine starts by first brimming the tank and ensuring the bike is running the manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures. The bike is then ridden on fixed city and highway routes, where we maintain average speeds that best mimic real-world scenarios, as well as keeping speed limits in mind. The payload on the bikes is kept constant by balancing rider weights and ballast, ensuring consistency across different vehicles and riders. At the end of the test cycle, the fuel tank is once again filled to the brim, giving us an accurate figure of how much fuel has been consumed against the trip meter reading.
