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About Apache RTR 160
TVS Apache RTR 160 is a street bike available at a starting price of Rs. 1,19,137 in India. It is available in 3 variants and 5 colours with top variant price starting from Rs. 1,25,937. The TVS Apache RTR 160 is powered by 159.7cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 15.82 bhp and a torque of 13.85 Nm. With front disc and rear drum brakes, TVS Apache RTR 160 comes up with anti-locking braking system. This Apache RTR 160 bike weighs 137 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 12 liters.
TVS Motor Company has launched the 2022 Apache RTR 160 in the Indian market. The latest iteration of the motorcycle is available in three variants - Drum, Disc, and Disc with Bluetooth - and five colours Gloss Black, Pearl White, Racing Red, Matte Blue, and T-Grey.
The base model uses a drum brake setup at the rear wheel and a single-channel ABS. The mid and the top versions get disc brakes on both ends along with dual-channel ABS. The top-of-the-line version further benefits from SmartXonnect technology with the voice assist function. The prices vary depending on the variant selected.
Apart from new features, the 2022 model also gets a few styling tweaks. The styling revisions include redesigned and sharper-looking headlight and taillight. This model also gets an X-ring chain and a wider 120mm rear tyre, and is 2kg lighter than its predecessor. Meanwhile, the 2022 version retains the fuel tank, engine cowl, single-piece seat, split-style grab rail, and side-slung exhaust from the previous model. The hardware comprises telescopic front forks and twin springs to handle suspension tasks.
The feature list now comprises an LED headlight with LED DRL at the front instead of a halogen headlight on the old model. At the back, the 2022 model gets a redesigned LED taillight. Other features include a Bluetooth-enabled fully-digital instrument cluster with revised user interface, slipper clutch, dual-channel ABS, and three ride modes - Rain, Urban, and Sport.
About Duke 125
KTM 125 Duke is a street bike available at a starting price of Rs. 1,76,961 in India. It is available in only 1 variant and 2 colours. The KTM 125 Duke is powered by 124.7cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 14.3 bhp and a torque of 12 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, KTM 125 Duke comes up with anti-locking braking system. This 125 Duke bike weighs 159 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 13.4 liters.
KTM India has launched the 2022 version of 125 Duke along with a new paint theme. With this, the 2022 iteration of the Austrian brand’s entry-level model is now available in two paint options - Electronic Orange and the new Ceramic White. Both colour options feature a dual-tone finish.
In terms of styling, the Ceramic White option uses black paint for the tubular frame and white finish to the sub-frame along with orange finish to the alloy wheels. Further, the 125 Duke logo, too, is different in the Ceramic White paint option. In contrast, the Electronic Orange theme gets orange colour for the chassis and black paint for the sub-frame and alloy wheels.
The changes are limited to styling revisions in the form of the new paint theme. Thus, the 2022 KTM 125 Duke continues to pack a halogen headlight with LED DRLs, an LED taillight, LED turn indicators, and orange backlit LCD console.
The mechanical specifications, too, remain identical to the previous version and the 125 Duke retains the 124.7cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor. Linked to a six-speed gearbox, the engine produces 14.3bhp at 9,250rpm and 12Nm of peak torque at 8,000rpm. The hardware comprises upside-down telescopic front forks, rear mono-shock, and single disc brakes on both wheels.
In India, the KTM 125 Duke rivals the likes of Yamaha MT-15 and Suzuki Gixxer 155 and is priced at Rs 1,78,041 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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