KTM RC 160 fully leaked ahead of official launch; Starts arriving at dealerships

Ahead of its India launch, the KTM RC 160 has been leaked on video, giving a clear look at its design, features and engine setup.

The KTM RC 160 has been fully revealed online ahead of its official launch in India. The motorcycle appears in a leaked walkaround video uploaded on YouTube by the channel CK Biker, offering a clear look at the upcoming fully faired sportbike.

KTM RC 160 will have the same engine as the 160 Duke (Image Credit: Ck Biker - YouTube)

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The RC 160 is the faired sibling of the KTM 160 Duke, which was launched in India last year. Visually, the motorcycle closely resembles the RC 200, though there are a few detail-level differences that set it apart.

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What the design tells us at first glance

At the front, the RC 160 features a full LED headlamp with LED DRLs positioned on either side of the main unit. The turn indicators are also LED and are mounted on the visor. Hazard lights are standard, and one notable detail seen in the video is that the hazard lights remain operational even after the key is removed.

The motorcycle uses a split-seat layout, in line with other KTM RC models. At the rear, it gets an LED taillamp along with LED indicators. A rear tyre hugger is also visible. Like other KTM supersport motorcycles, the RC 160 carries KTM badging on the front fender flairs.

Here’s what the feature list looks like

The instrument cluster on the leaked bike is an LCD unit. When KTM first launched the 160 Duke, it was introduced with an LCD display, with the more advanced 5-inch TFT screen added later. A similar rollout strategy could be followed for the RC 160 as well. The TFT unit, when offered, is expected to be paired with a 4-way switchgear.

Braking duties will be handled by disc brakes at both ends, with the bike offering Supermoto ABS and Road ABS modes. Suspension hardware includes USD forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear.

The engine setup remains familiar

Powering the RC 160 is the same 164.2cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine used in the 160 Duke. The motor produces 18.6 hp and 15.5 Nm of peak torque and is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Tyre sizes are 110/70 R17 at the front and 140/60 R17 at the rear. An official launch timeline and pricing details from KTM are yet to be announced.