BMW K 1600 vs Ducati Panigale V4
K 1600 vs Panigale V4
| Key Highlights | BMW K 1600 | Ducati Panigale V4 | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.33.33 Lakh | Rs.29.99 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1649 cc | 1103 cc | 
| Power | 158 bhp @ 6750 rpm | 213 bhp @ 13500 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 17 kmpl | N/A km/charge | 
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Specifications Overview
| K 1600 specifications | Panigale V4 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 37.86 Lakh Price Breakup | 34.07 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | - | 4.1 | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26.5 Litres | 17 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 1649 cc | 1103 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| K 1600 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Panigale V4 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front: 4 Piston & Rear - 2 Piston  | Front - 4 piston brake - 2 piston  | 
| Front Disc Size | 320  | 330  | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Fully Adjustable Showa BPF Fork  | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 psi  | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | 17  | ZR17  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit  | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 psi  | - | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 17  | ZR17  | 
| Wheel Type | Cast Aluminium  | Alloy  | 
| Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut  | Fully Adjustable Showa BPF Fork  | 
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever  | Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR 17  | 120/70 - ZR17  | 
| Rear Tyre Size | 190/55 ZR 17  | 200/60 ZR17  | 
| Front Type | Disc  | Disc  | 
Instrumentation
| K 1600 Instrumentation | Panigale V4 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | No | 
| Fuel level guage | Fuel Injection  | Digital  | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Tachometer | - | Digital  | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| K 1600 Exterior | Panigale V4 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes | 
| LED headlight | Yes | Yes | 
Warranty
| K 1600 Warranty | Panigale V4 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/Unlimited Kms  | - | 
Body & Suspension
| K 1600 Body & Suspension | Panigale V4 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | - | Aluminum alloy Front Frame with optimized stiffnesses  | 
Engine & Transmission
| K 1600 Engine & Transmission | Panigale V4 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1  Down & 5 Up  | 1 Down 5 Up  | 
| Ignition | CDI  | - | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | Yes | 
| Engine Capacity | 1649 cc | 1103 cc | 
| Engine Type | Oil/Watercooled 4 -Stroke In-Line 6 - Cylinder Engine  | Desmosedici Stradale 90? V4& counter-rotating crankshaft& 4 Desmodromic timing& 4 valves per cylinder& liquid-cooled  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 6  | 4  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | 4  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | 1649 kwh | - | 
| Top Speed | - | 299 kmph | 
| Bore x Stroke | 72x67.5  | 81 mm x 53.5 mm  | 
| Charging Socket | 12V  | - | 
| Configuration | Six Cylinder  | Four Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Water/Oil Cooled  | Liquid Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Petrol  | - | 
Comfort & Convenience
| K 1600 Comfort & Convenience | Panigale V4 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 | Yes | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Pillion Backrest | Yes | No | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | No | 
| Riding Modes | Rain,Road & Dynamic  | Yes | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | 
| GPS & Navigation | - | Yes | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | 
Safety
| K 1600 Safety | Panigale V4 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | - | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| Pass Light | - | Yes | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | No | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | - | Yes | 
| Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate  | Assist And Slipper Clutch  | 
| Traction Control System | Dynamic  | Yes | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| K 1600 Dimensions & Capacity | Panigale V4 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2470 mm | - | 
| Width | 1000 mm | - | 
| Height | 1440 mm | - | 
| Wheelbase | 1618 mm | 1485 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 26.5 Litres | 17 Litres | 
| Body Type | Tourer  | Sports Bike  | 
| Seat Height | 750 mm | 850 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 344 kg | 187 kg | 
Entertainment & Communication
| K 1600 Entertainment & Communication | Panigale V4 Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| MID (Multi Info Display) | - | No | 
Pros & Cons
| K 1600 Pros & Cons | Panigale V4 Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|
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| Cons | 
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Detailed Comparison of BMW K 1600 and Ducati Panigale V4
Safety
K 1600 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Panigale V4 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System, Power Modes.
Comfort & Convenience
BMW K 1600 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Backrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Ducati Panigale V4, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Riding Modes, Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
BMW K 1600 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Panigale V4 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW K 1600 has a 26.5 Litres fuel tank with 1440 mm seat height. Ducati Panigale V4 has seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.















