BMW K 1600 vs Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW K 1600 or Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between K 1600 and Chieftain Dark Horse. BMW K 1600 Price starts at Rs.33.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for B and Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse Price starts at Rs.33.87 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Smoke. BMW K 1600 is 6 cylinder, 1649 cc Engine can generate 158 bhp @ 6750 rpm power whereas Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse is a 2 cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, K 1600 provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Chieftain Dark Horse has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). BMW K 1600 is available in 2 colours & 3 variants whereas Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
K 1600 vs Chieftain Dark Horse
| Key Highlights | BMW K 1600 | Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.33.33 Lakh | Rs.33.87 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1649 cc | 1890 cc |
| Power | 158 bhp @ 6750 rpm | N/A |
| Mileage/Range | 17 kmpl | 20 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| K 1600 specifications | Chieftain Dark Horse specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 37.86 Lakh Price Breakup | 38.48 Lakh Price Breakup |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26.5 Litres | 20.8 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 1649 cc | 1890 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| K 1600 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Chieftain Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front: 4 Piston & Rear - 2 Piston | - |
Front Disc Size | 320 | - |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 psi | - |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | - |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 psi | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | - |
Wheel Type | Cast Aluminium | Alloy |
Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | TelescopiFork |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Single Shock with Air Adjust |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR 17 | 130/60-19 |
Rear Tyre Size | 190/55 ZR 17 | 180/60-16 |
Front Type | Disc | Disc |
Instrumentation
| K 1600 Instrumentation | Chieftain Dark Horse Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Fuel Injection | Digital |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | - | Analogue |
Speedometer | Digital | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| K 1600 Exterior | Chieftain Dark Horse Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | - |
Warranty
| K 1600 Warranty | Chieftain Dark Horse Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 3 years/Unlimited Kms | - |
Body & Suspension
| K 1600 Body & Suspension | Chieftain Dark Horse Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | - | Cast Aluminum Frame |
Engine & Transmission
| K 1600 Engine & Transmission | Chieftain Dark Horse Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down & 5 Up | - |
Ignition | CDI | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | - |
Engine Capacity | 1649 cc | 1890 cc |
Engine Type | Oil/Watercooled 4 -Stroke In-Line 6 - Cylinder Engine | Thunder Stroke® 116 |
No. of Cylinders | 6 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 1649 kwh | - |
Top Speed | - | 120 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 72x67.5 | 103mm x113 mm |
Charging Socket | 12V | - |
Configuration | Six Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Water/Oil Cooled | Thunderstroke Air Cooled |
Fuelling | Petrol | Fuel Injection |
Comfort & Convenience
| K 1600 Comfort & Convenience | Chieftain Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | Yes | - |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | - |
Riding Modes | Rain,Road & Dynamic | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
Console Type | Digital | Semi-Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - |
Instrument Console | Digital | - |
Safety
| K 1600 Safety | Chieftain Dark Horse Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | No |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - |
Turn Signal | LED | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet& Multi-Plate |
Traction Control System | Dynamic | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
| K 1600 Dimensions & Capacity | Chieftain Dark Horse Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2470 mm | 2506 mm |
Width | 1000 mm | 1000 mm |
Height | 1440 mm | 1385 mm |
Wheelbase | 1618 mm | 1668 mm |
Ground Clearance | - | 130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26.5 Litres | 20.8 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | - | 5 Litres |
Body Type | Tourer | Tourer Bike |
Seat Height | 750 mm | 650 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 344 kg | 375 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW K 1600 and Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse
Safety
K 1600 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Chieftain Dark Horse has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
BMW K 1600 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Backrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse, on the other hand, has Distance to Empty Indicator.
Transmission
BMW K 1600 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Chieftain Dark Horse comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW K 1600 has a 26.5 Litres fuel tank with 1440 mm seat height. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse has 1385 mm seat height and 20.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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BMW K 1600 and Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse FAQs
What is the on-road price of BMW K 1600?
The on-road price of BMW K 1600 is Rs. 37.86 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse?
The on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse is Rs. 38.48 Lakh in New Delhi.