BMW K 1600 vs Ducati Panigale V4
K 1600 vs Panigale V4
Key Highlights | BMW K 1600 | Ducati Panigale V4 |
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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 | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 37.86 Lakh Price Breakup | 34.07 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | - | 4.0 |
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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
K 1600 Warranty | Panigale V4 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 years/Unlimited Kms | - |
Body & Suspension
K 1600 Body & Suspension | Panigale V4 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | - | Aluminum alloy Front Frame with optimized stiffnesses |
Engine & Transmission
K 1600 Engine & Transmission | Panigale V4 Engine & Transmission | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | - | No |
Pros & Cons
K 1600 Pros & Cons | Panigale V4 Pros & 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, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Panigale V4 has Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Power Modes, 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, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator 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, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator.
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.