AI Verdict

KTM 160 DukevsYamaha MT 15 V2

Our AI recommends

Yamaha MT 15 V2

62% Match
The MT 15 V2 undercuts the 160 Duke on price while delivering markedly better fuel efficiency, a longer riding range, and richer everyday features like traction control and a dual-LED projector headlamp. The 160 Duke fights back with a bigger, torquier engine, sharper brakes, and a more aggressive naked-street chassis for riders who prioritize outright performance. Overall, the MT 15 V2 is the smarter all-rounder for daily commuting and value, while the Duke suits enthusiasts chasing engine character and dynamics.
KTM 160 Duke

KTM 160 Duke

LCD Cluster

₹1.74 - ₹1.82 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

  • Meatier Torque Output

  • Bigger Displacement Engine

  • Bigger Front Disc

AI Match

62%

Yamaha MT 15 V2

  • Performance

    72%
  • Comfort

    75%
  • Efficiency

    90%
  • Features & Tech

    82%
  • Safety

    80%
  • Ownership

    78%
  • Practicality

    78%
  • Value

    85%
Yamaha MT 15 V2

Yamaha MT 15 V2

Standard [2024]

₹1.59 - ₹1.68 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

  • Sips Fuel Longer

  • Bigger Riding Range

  • Traction Control Included

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

Tell us how you drive. Your daily use changes the recommendation.

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Yamaha MT 15 V2

78% Match
+16%vs 62% overall match

The MT 15 V2 offers better fuel efficiency, lower price, longer riding range, and useful commuter touches like a saree guard and silencer cover, making it more cost-effective for daily use.

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Yamaha MT 15 V2

Why MT 15 V2 for you?

Better fuel efficiency

47 kmpl vs 36 kmpl means significantly lower running costs for daily commutes.

Lower purchase price

At Rs 164,410 ex-showroom, the MT 15 V2 is cheaper than the 160 Duke at Rs 174,369.

Longer riding range

470 km riding range vs 363.6 km means fewer fuel stops during daily commuting.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the KTM 160 Duke and Yamaha MT 15 V2 stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

KTM 160 Duke
Yamaha MT 15 V2
PerformanceComfortEfficiencyFeatures& TechSafetyOwnershipPracticalityValue

Yamaha MT 15 V2 pulls ahead overall

The MT 15 V2's radar is rounder and skewed toward efficiency and value, reflecting its commuter-friendly tuning, while the 160 Duke spikes on performance at the cost of range and running costs, revealing its street-fighter focus.

Sips Fuel Longer

At 47 kmpl versus the Duke's 36 kmpl, the MT 15 V2 stretches every tank further and cuts fuel bills over time.

Bigger Riding Range

With a 470 km riding range compared to the Duke's 363.6 km, the MT 15 V2 needs fewer fuel stops on long rides.

Traction Control Included

The MT 15 V2 comes with traction control, a safety net the 160 Duke's spec sheet doesn't list.

A Trade-off

The 160 Duke's 15.5 Nm of torque outmuscles the MT 15 V2's 14.1 Nm for punchier acceleration.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

KTM 160 Duke

Strengths for those who prioritise power, safety and performance.

KTM 160 Duke
  • Meatier Torque Output

    The 160 Duke's 15.5 Nm of torque outmuscles the MT 15 V2's 14.1 Nm for punchier acceleration.

  • Bigger Displacement Engine

    A 164.2cc engine gives the Duke a capacity edge over the MT 15 V2's 155cc unit.

  • Bigger Front Disc

    A 320 mm front disc gives the 160 Duke stronger front-end bite than the MT 15 V2's 282 mm disc.

  • Stronger Rear Brake Bite

    Its 230 mm rear disc with a 2-piston caliper offers more stopping power than the MT 15 V2's 220 mm single-piston setup.

  • Longer Wheelbase Stability

    A 1357 mm wheelbase versus the MT 15 V2's 1325 mm gives the Duke added high-speed stability on its trellis frame.

Yamaha MT 15 V2

Strengths for those who prioritise range, safety and features.

Yamaha MT 15 V2
  • Sips Fuel Longer

    At 47 kmpl versus the Duke's 36 kmpl, the MT 15 V2 stretches every tank further and cuts fuel bills over time.

  • Bigger Riding Range

    With a 470 km riding range compared to the Duke's 363.6 km, the MT 15 V2 needs fewer fuel stops on long rides.

  • Traction Control Included

    The MT 15 V2 comes with traction control, a safety net the 160 Duke's spec sheet doesn't list.

  • Sharper Headlamp Tech

    Its Dual LED Projector Headlamp offers more focused illumination than the Duke's Dual LED Headlamp setup.

  • Lower Price, More Kit

    Priced at Rs 164,410 versus the Duke's Rs 174,369, the MT 15 V2 is cheaper while still packing a slipper clutch and dual-channel ABS.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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  • Power & Performance

  • Brakes & Wheels

  • Suspensions & Chassis

  • Warranty and Services

  • Dimensions

  • Safety & Convenience

  • Mobile App Monitoring

  • Lights

  • Seat & Storage

  • Instrument Cluster

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