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2026 KTM RC 160, 200 Duke and 250 Duke have gained new colour schemes as part of the model year update with no mechanical changes
KTM India has refreshed parts of its street and supersport portfolio with new colour themes for 2026. The updates apply to the RC 160, 200 Duke and 250 Duke and there are no mechanical revisions as the changes are limited to new colour schemes. The 2026 KTM RC 160 now comes in three paint finishes. Previously offered only in a dark-themed version, the motorcycle is now also available in Ceramic White Matte and Electronic Orange Matte.
The black option continues as the most restrained appearance. The Ceramic White Matte enables a contrasting combination of white bodywork with orange and black detailing along with orange-finished alloy wheels. The Electronic Orange Matte variant features a bright body shade in conjuction with black painted alloy wheels. It continues to be priced at Rs. 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom).
The RC 160 continues to use a steel trellis chassis. Suspension components include 37 mm upside-down front forks and a preload-adjustable rear monoshock. Its braking hardware consists of a 320 mm front disc and a 230mm rear disc supported by a dual-channel ABS system. The motorcycle is powered by a 164.2 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder SOHC engine.
The powertrain produces 18.73 bhp at 9,500 rpm and 15.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm. A six-speed gearbox handles transmission duties and the equipment list comprises full-LED lighting, an LCD display and clip-on handlebars. Its bigger sibling, the KTM 250 Duke has also gained two additional colour choices: Metallic Silver and Slate Grey.
These join the existing Ebony Black finish. Metallic Silver includes subtle orange detailing and dark graphics on the tank extensions. Slate Grey combines orange body panels with darker side sections for contrast while the Ebony Black continues unchanged. The 250 Duke retains its 249.7 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine delivering 30.5 bhp and 25 Nm.
It is built on a trellis frame as well and uses WP Apex upside-down forks along with a rear monoshock. Braking is managed by a 320 mm disc at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear. The motorcycle carries a price tag of Rs. 2.13 lakh (ex-showroom). Meanwhile, the KTM 200 Duke now features a new Atlantic Blue shade.
This is offered alongside Electronic Orange, Dark Galvano and Silver Metallic. The 200 Duke continues with its 199.5 cc liquid-cooled engine producing 24.67 bhp and 19.3 Nm, married to a six-speed gearbox with slipper and assist clutch. It uses a steel trellis frame as its counterparts, 43mm upside-down front forks, a preload-adjustable rear monoshock and dual-channel ABS. The ex-showroom price remains at Rs. 1.94 lakh for the streetfighter.
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