{"id":93,"date":"2026-02-28T22:48:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T17:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/?p=93"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:09:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:39:11","slug":"ktm-rc-160-now-available-in-three-striking-color-schemes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/ktm-rc-160-now-available-in-three-striking-color-schemes\/","title":{"rendered":"KTM RC 160 Now Available in Three Striking Color Schemes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"p-rc_6b7e74bef1bfb2aa-33\">KTM India has officially expanded the visual appeal of its popular entry-level supersport, the <strong>RC 160<\/strong>, by introducing two vibrant new color options.<sup><\/sup> While the motorcycle was originally debuted in a single understated tone, riders now have a total of three distinct palettes to choose from, matching their personal style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bike continues to hold its competitive edge in the market with an ex-showroom price of <strong>Rs. 1.85 Lakh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Fresh Palette: Choosing Your Shade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The KTM RC 160 lineup now features a mix of stealthy and flashy designs to cater to different tastes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ceramic White Matte (New):<\/strong> This is undoubtedly the most eye-catching trim. It features a bold white base accented by signature orange and black graphics, topped off with high-viz orange alloy wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-Ceramic-White-Matte-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"KTM RC 160 - Ceramic White Matte\" class=\"wp-image-96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-Ceramic-White-Matte-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-Ceramic-White-Matte-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-Ceramic-White-Matte-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-Ceramic-White-Matte.webp 1246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">KTM RC 160 &#8211; Ceramic White Matte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electronic Orange Matte (New):<\/strong> A vibrant choice for KTM purists. While the bodywork screams orange energy, it stays grounded with sleek black wheels for a balanced look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-Electronic-Orange-Matte-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"KTM RC 160 - Electronic Orange Matte\" class=\"wp-image-98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-Electronic-Orange-Matte-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-Electronic-Orange-Matte-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-Electronic-Orange-Matte-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-Electronic-Orange-Matte.webp 1246w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">KTM RC 160 &#8211; Electronic Orange Matte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Black (Original):<\/strong> For those who prefer a &#8220;dark knight&#8221; aesthetic, this version uses black body panels with subtle white and orange decals, offering a more mature and understated presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"KTM RC 160\" class=\"wp-image-94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">KTM RC 160<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance and Engine Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"p-rc_6b7e74bef1bfb2aa-35\">At the heart of the RC 160 is a high-revving <strong>164.2cc liquid-cooled engine<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup> Engineered for those who love to push the needle, this SOHC motor is paired with a smooth <strong>6-speed gearbox<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup>+1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>Specification<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Output<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Maximum Power<\/strong><\/td><td>18.73 bhp @ 9,500 rpm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Peak Torque<\/strong><\/td><td>15.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Top Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>118 kmph (claimed)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware and Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"p-rc_6b7e74bef1bfb2aa-36\">True to KTM\u2019s racing heritage, the RC 160 is built on a lightweight <strong>trellis frame<\/strong>, ensuring sharp handling and stability.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Suspension:<\/strong> The front is managed by premium <strong>37mm inverted (USD) forks<\/strong>, while the rear features a monoshock with preload adjustability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Braking &amp; Safety:<\/strong> It boasts a massive <strong>320mm front disc<\/strong> and a 230mm rear disc, supported by a <strong>dual-channel ABS<\/strong> system for superior stopping power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modern Tech:<\/strong> The cockpit features a clip-on handlebar for an aggressive riding posture, a clear <strong>LCD instrument cluster<\/strong>, and a full LED lighting setup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fuel Capacity:<\/strong> It comes equipped with a 13.75-litre metal fuel tank, perfect for both city sprints and weekend canyon carving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KTM India has officially expanded the visual appeal of its popular entry-level supersport, the RC 160, by introducing two vibrant new color options. While the motorcycle was originally debuted in a single understated tone, riders now have a total of three distinct palettes to choose from, matching their personal style. The bike continues to hold &#8230; <a title=\"KTM RC 160 Now Available in Three Striking Color Schemes\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/ktm-rc-160-now-available-in-three-striking-color-schemes\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about KTM RC 160 Now Available in Three Striking Color Schemes\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":94,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,1],"tags":[41],"class_list":["post-93","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bike-news","category-news","tag-ktm-rc-160"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/KTM-RC-160.webp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99,"href":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93\/revisions\/99"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/94"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gkonline.in\/car-bike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}