New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- KTM India has launched the KTM RC 160 in the country, at a price of Rs.1.85 lakh (ex-showroom), as the brand's faired offering in the 150 cc-160 cc segment. The newly launched KTM RC 160 comes directly challenging another higher popular entry-level sport-bike in the country, which is the Yamaha R15. The KTM RC 160 comes commanding a Rs.14,455 premium over the base variant of the KTM 160 Duke, on which the faired bike is mostly based. Also, the new model commands Rs.6,000 premium over the the KTM 160 Duke (TFT).

With this launch, the KTM RC 160 is aiming to strengthen its presence in the entry-level super-sport bike segment of the Indian motorcycle market, which has been dominated by the Yamaha R15 so far.

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