BMWK1600vsDucatiMultistradaV4

BMW K 1600 vs Ducati Multistrada V4: Specifications Comparison

• Engine & Performance

  Engine Type, Fuel Type, Engine Capacity, Max Power

  Engine Type	Oil/Watercooled 4 -Stroke In-Line 6 - Cylinder Engine All Variants	V4 Granturismo& V4 - 90& 4 valves per cylinder& counterrotating crankshaft& Twin Pulse firing order& liquid cooled 4 Variants V4 Desmosedici stradale& V4 - 90?& 4 valves per cylinder& counter-rotating crankshaft& twin pulse firing order& semi dry sump& liqued cooled 1 Variant
  Fuel Type	Petrol All Variants	Petrol All Variants
  Engine Capacity	1649 cc All Variants	1158 cc 4 Variants 1103 cc 1 Variant
  Max Power	160 PS @ 6750 rpm All Variants	169.94 PS @ 10500 rpm 4 Variants 179.55 PS @ 12250 rpm 1 Variant
  Max Torque	180nm @ 5250rpm All Variants	124 Nm @ 9000 rpm 4 Variants 118 Nm @ 9500 rpm 1 Variant
  No. of Cylinders	6 All Variants	Data Not Available
  Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm All Variants	83 mm x 53.5 mm All Variants
  Number of Gears	6 Speed All Variants	6 Speed All Variants
  Cooling type	Water-Oil Cooled All Variants	Liquid Cooled All Variants
  Clutch Type	All Variants	All Variants
  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up All Variants	1 Down 5 Up All Variants
  Riding Modes	3 All Variants	4 All Variants
  Number of Spark Plugs	All Variants	All Variants
  Engine Oil Capacity	Data Not Available	4.4 Litres All Variants
  Max Speed	Data Not Available	180 kmph All Variants

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• Chassis & Suspension

  Front Suspension Type, Front Wheel Travel, Rear Suspension, Rear Suspension Travel

  Front Suspension Type	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut	Fully Adjustable Up Side Down Fork
  Front Wheel Travel	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	Fully Adjustable Monoshock
  Rear Suspension Travel	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Chassis/Frame Type	Data Not Available	Aluminium Monocoque All Variants

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• Brakes & Tyres

  Braking System, Front Brake Type, Rear Brake Type, Wheel Size

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS All Variants	Dual Channel ABS All Variants
  Front Brake Type	Disc All Variants	Disc All Variants
  Rear Brake Type	Disc All Variants	Disc All Variants
  Wheel Size	R17 All Variants	R19 2 Variants R17 3 Variants
  Wheel Type	Cast Aluminium All Variants	Alloy All Variants
  Tyre Construction Type	All Variants	All Variants
  Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42 psi All Variants	Data Not Available

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Seat Height, Kerb Weight, Fuel Tank Capacity

  Length	2470 mm	2301 mm
  Seat Height	750 mm All Variants	870 mm 2 Variants 840 mm 3 Variants
  Kerb Weight	344 kg All Variants	239 kg 1 Variant 232 kg 1 Variant 227 kg 2 Variants 225 kg 1 Variant
  Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 Litres All Variants	22 Litres All Variants
  Width	Data Not Available	1020 mm
  Height	Data Not Available	1520 mm
  Wheelbase	Data Not Available	1566 mm 1595 mm 1592 mm
  Ground Clearance	Data Not Available	218 mm

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• Console & App Features

  Instrument Cluster, Touch Screen Display, Speedometer, Tachometer

  Instrument Cluster	Digital All Variants	Digital All Variants
  Speedometer	Digital All Variants	Digital All Variants
  Tachometer	Digital All Variants	Digital All Variants
  Gear Status Indicator
  Distance to Empty Indicator	All Variants	All Variants
  Odometer	Digital All Variants	Digital All Variants
  Average Speed Indicator	All Variants	All Variants
  Low Battery Indicator	All Variants	2 Variants
  Low Oil Indicator	All Variants	2 Variants
  Hazard Warning Indicator	All Variants	All Variants
  Call/SMS Alerts	All Variants	1 Variant
  Number of Trip Meters	Data Not Available	1 All Variants
  GPS & Navigation	Data Not Available	All Variants

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• Rider & Pillion Features

  Start Type, Pillion Footrest, Pillion Grabrail, Pillion Backrest

  Start Type	Self Start All Variants	Self Start All Variants
  Pillion Footrest	All Variants	All Variants
  Pillion Grabrail	All Variants	All Variants
  Pillion Backrest	All Variants
  Riding Modes Switch	All Variants	All Variants
  Seat Style	Data Not Available	Split Seat All Variants
  USB Charging Port	Data Not Available	All Variants

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• Safety & Lighting

  Traction Control System, Side Stand Warning Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Headlamps

  Traction Control System		All Variants
  Side Stand Warning Indicator	All Variants	All Variants
  Engine Kill Switch	All Variants	All Variants
  Headlamps	All Variants	All Variants
  Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	All Variants	All Variants
  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	All Variants	All Variants
  Turn Indicators	LED All Variants	LED All Variants

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• Warranty

  Standard Warranty

  Standard Warranty

  3 years/Unlimited Kms

  2 Years/ Unlimited kms

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	Silky-smooth inline-six engine (160 hp) with effortless power Exceptional touring comfort with plush ergonomics Advanced electronics and features (TFT, ride modes, cruise control) Superb highway stability and refinement Premium build quality and road presence	Extremely powerful 170 hp V4 engine with superbike-like performance Outstanding long-distance comfort and ergonomics Segment-first features like radar-based adaptive cruise control Advanced electronics and semi-active suspension Versatile performance across highways, city, and light off-road
  Cons	Very heavy and bulky Expensive to buy and maintain Not city-friendly Can feel intimidating for shorter riders Limited off-road or versatility scope	Expensive to buy and maintain Heavy and bulky in slow-speed riding Not ideal for hardcore off-road use Tall seat height may not suit shorter riders Premium ownership experience comes at a cost

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BMW K 1600Ducati Multistrada V4

Which Bike Do You Like More?

BMW K 1600

Ducati Multistrada V4