Key highlights
- 2026 KTM RC 160 updated with new colours
- New Ceramic White Matte colour added
- Priced at Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom)
KTM has quietly updated the RC 160 sportsbike with two new colour palettes. The revised colour options and new graphics have revamped the overall styling of the nimble KTM sportsbike.
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2026 KTM RC 160 new colourways details
The updated RC 160 now features two new colours: Electronic Orange Matte and Ceramic White Matte. While the former has been carried over from the bigger KTM RC 200 and the RC 390, the latter is an all-new colour.
Speaking of the Ceramic White Matte colour, the fuel tank, fairing, and side panels of the bike have been painted in Matte White, while the side fairing features a matte black base paint with new KTM graphics. To further accentuate the styling, the 17-inch alloy wheels on this variant have been painted in KTM Orange colour, which gives it an interesting contrast.
Meanwhile, the Electronic Orange Matte variant features the KTM Orange matte colour with black contrast. The side panels of the fairing feature the KTM graphics, while the alloy wheels have been painted in black. Interestingly, the Ceramic White Matte variant features a black subframe, while the Electronic Orange Matte variant features orange subframe.
In terms of features and engine specs, the updated model is unchanged from the previous iteration. It is powered by a 164.2cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that develops 18.73 bhp and 15.5 Nm of power and torque. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with slipper-assist clutch.
