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KTM RC 160 vs Hero Karizma XMR Comparison

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₹1.85 Lakh

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Rating
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3.6

Engine Type
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4-Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Displacement
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210 cc
Max Torque
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20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm
No. of Cylinders
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1
Cooling System
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Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
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4
Starting
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Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
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Fuel Injection
Clutch
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Wet type Slip & Assist
Gear Box
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6 Speed
Bore
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73 mm
Stroke
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50 mm
Compression Ratio
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12: 01
Emission Type
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bs6-2.0

Instrument Console
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Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
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Bluetooth,WiFi
Navigation
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Call/SMS Alerts
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USB Charging Port
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Speedometer
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Digital
Techometer
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Digital
Tripmeter
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Digital
Odometer
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Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
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Winkers - Led Winkers with Hazard Indicator Switch, Swing Arm - Rectangular Swing Arm
Seat Type
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Split
Passenger Footrest
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Additional Features
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Winkers - Led Winkers with Hazard Indicator Switch, Swing Arm - Rectangular Swing Arm
Passenger Footrest
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Display
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Overall Mileage
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35 kmpl
User Reported Mileage
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35 Kmpl
Expert Mileage
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35 Kmpl

Body Type
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Sports Bikes

Width
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760 mm
Length
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2068 mm
Height
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1110 mm
Fuel Capacity
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11 L
Saddle Height
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810 mm
Ground Clearance
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160 mm
Wheelbase
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1351 mm
Kerb Weight
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163.5 kg

Tail Light
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LED
Turn Signal Lamp
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LED
DRLs
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LED Tail Lights
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LED Lamp
Low Fuel Indicator
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Front Brake Diameter
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300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
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230 mm

Peak Power
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25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Drive Type
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Chain Drive
Transmission
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Manual

Suspension Front
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Dia 37 mm, Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush
Suspension Rear
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Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable
Brakes Front
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Disc
Brakes Rear
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Disc
ABS
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Dual Channel
Tyre Size
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Front :-100/80-17, Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
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Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Frame
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Steel Trellis Frame
Tubeless Tyre
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Tubeless

Calls & Messaging
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Navigation assist
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KTM RC 160 Comparison with similar bikes

Hero Karizma XMR Comparison with similar bikes

Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

KTM RC 160

  • Strong performance for the 160cc sportbike segment

  • Premium chassis and suspension hardware

  • Sharp, track-inspired riding ergonomics

  • Dual-channel ABS with Supermoto mode

Hero Karizma XMR

  • Strong and refined 210cc liquid-cooled engine
  • Modern styling with full-LED lighting
  • Dual-channel ABS offered as standard
  • Feature-rich console with smartphone connectivity

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