BMW K 1600 vs BMW M 1000 R
K 1600 vs M 1000 R
| Key Highlights | BMW K 1600 | BMW M 1000 R | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.33.33 Lakh | Rs.33.00 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1649 cc | 999 cc | 
| Power | 158 bhp @ 6750 rpm | 206.5 bhp @ 14500 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 17 kmpl | 15 kmpl | 
| + Add Bike 3 | 
Specifications Overview
| K 1600 specifications | M 1000 R specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 37.86 Lakh Price Breakup | 37.49 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | - | 3.8 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26.5 Litres | 16.5 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 1649 cc | 999 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| K 1600 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | M 1000 R Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front: 4 Piston & Rear - 2 Piston  | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston  | 
| Front Disc Size | 320  | 320  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 psi  | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | 17  | 17  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 psi  | - | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 17  | 17  | 
| Wheel Type | Cast Aluminium  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut  | - | 
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever  | - | 
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR 17  | 120/70 - ZR17  | 
| Rear Tyre Size | 190/55 ZR 17  | 200/55 - ZR17  | 
| Front Type | Disc  | Disc  | 
Instrumentation
| K 1600 Instrumentation | M 1000 R Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | No | 
| Fuel level guage | Fuel Injection  | Yes | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Tachometer | - | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| K 1600 Exterior | M 1000 R Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes | 
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | 
Warranty
| K 1600 Warranty | M 1000 R Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/Unlimited Kms  | - | 
Body & Suspension
| K 1600 Body & Suspension | M 1000 R Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | - | Bridge-type frame  | 
Engine & Transmission
| K 1600 Engine & Transmission | M 1000 R Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1  Down & 5 Up  | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Ignition | CDI  | - | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | - | 
| Engine Capacity | 1649 cc | 999 cc | 
| Engine Type | Oil/Watercooled 4 -Stroke In-Line 6 - Cylinder Engine  | Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine& four titanium valves per cylinder& BMW ShiftCam  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 6  | 4  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 4  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | 1649 kwh | 3 kwh | 
| Top Speed | - | 280 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 72x67.5  | 80 mm x 49.7 mm  | 
| Charging Socket | 12V  | - | 
| Configuration | Six Cylinder  | Four Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Water/Oil Cooled  | Water/Oil Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Petrol  | Fuel Injection  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| K 1600 Comfort & Convenience | M 1000 R Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes | 
| Front Storage Box | No | No | 
| Geo Fencing | No | No | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Backrest | Yes | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | 
| Riding Modes | Rain,Road & Dynamic  | 4  | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | - | 
| GPS & Navigation | - | Yes | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | 
Safety
| K 1600 Safety | M 1000 R Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| Pass Light | - | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | - | 4  | 
| Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate  | Wet Multiplate  | 
| Traction Control System | Dynamic  | Yes | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| K 1600 Dimensions & Capacity | M 1000 R Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2470 mm | - | 
| Width | 1000 mm | 848 mm | 
| Height | 1440 mm | 1197 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1618 mm | 1455 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 26.5 Litres | 16.5 Litres | 
| Body Type | Tourer  | Super Bike  | 
| Seat Height | 750 mm | 830 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 344 kg | 199 kg | 
Which Bike Do You Like More ?


Detailed Comparison of BMW K 1600 and BMW M 1000 R
Safety
K 1600 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . M 1000 R has Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
BMW K 1600 has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Backrest, Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and BMW M 1000 R, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
BMW K 1600 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and M 1000 R comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW K 1600 has a 26.5 Litres fuel tank with 1440 mm seat height. BMW M 1000 R has 1197 mm seat height and 16.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

















