KTM RC 160: Entry-Level Supersport Slot Fills, But Questions Remain
"Budget supersport bikes are how manufacturers train the next generation of riders. The RC 160 might be entry-level, but if it holds resale value and doesn't feel cheap in hand, it matters."
— Revvly Take
KTM's bringing the RC 160 to India at Rs 1.85 lakh, positioning it as the gateway drug below the RC 200 and RC 390. It's a fully-faired 160cc single, which means you're getting the styling language of KTM's actual performance bikes without the displacement to back it up. Smart market segmentation or dilution of the brand's racing DNA.
Autocar India staff photographer
Autocar India · Jan 8
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