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KTM hikes 160 Duke and RC 160 prices; RC 160 now over Rs 2 lakh
KTM hikes 160 Duke and RC 160 prices; RC 160 now over Rs 2 lakh
KTM India has raised prices of its 160 Duke and RC 160 models, with the RC 160 seeing the steepest hike of about Rs 15,313. The RC 160 now retails at over…
The Story in Brief
KTM India has raised prices of its 160 Duke and RC 160 models, with the RC 160 seeing the steepest hike of about Rs 15,313. The RC 160 now retails at over Rs 2 lakh ex-showroom for the first time. The standard 160 Duke costs Rs 1.84 lakh (up Rs 10,000), while the TFT variant is priced at Rs 1.91 lakh (up Rs 5,000). No mechanical or feature updates accompany the price revision.
The latest hike follows a recent repricing of the 390 Duke and Adventure models. The RC 160 now sits just Rs 31,000 below the larger RC 200, and its main rival, the Yamaha R15 V4, remains priced lower. Times Now News reports that buyers close to booking should verify current on-road prices with local dealers as they vary by state.
The Indian Opinion
Price increases without added features are never welcome. But the RC 160 crossing Rs 2 lakh brings it uncomfortably close to the RC 200, which offers a bigger engine for just Rs 31,000 more. Meanwhile, the Yamaha R15 V4 stays cheaper. For the 160 Duke, the Rs 10,000 hike is modest but still adds to ownership cost. The real test will be whether KTM loyalists stick with the brand or value-conscious buyers shift to rivals. A look at sales figures in the coming quarter will provide the answer.
Source: timesnownews.com
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