BMW K 1600 vs Indian Motorcycle Springfield Dark Horse
K 1600 vs Springfield Dark Horse
Key Highlights | BMW K 1600 | Indian Motorcycle Springfield Dark Horse |
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Price | Rs.33.33 Lakh | Rs.29.56 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 | Springfield Dark Horse specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 37.86 Lakh Price Breakup | 33.59 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | - | 3.7 |
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 | Springfield Dark Horse Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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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 | Springfield Dark Horse Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Fuel Injection | Digital |
Gear Indicator | Yes | - |
Tachometer | - | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
K 1600 Exterior | Springfield Dark Horse Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - |
LED headlight | Yes | - |
Warranty
K 1600 Warranty | Springfield Dark Horse Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 years/Unlimited Kms | - |
Body & Suspension
K 1600 Body & Suspension | Springfield Dark Horse Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | - | Cast Aluminum Frame with Integrated Air Box |
Engine & Transmission
K 1600 Engine & Transmission | Springfield Dark Horse Engine & Transmission | |
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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 StrokeĀ® 116 |
No. of Cylinders | 6 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 1649 kwh | 0.216 kwh |
Top Speed | - | 115 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 72x67.5 | 103 mm x 113 mm |
Charging Socket | 12V | - |
Configuration | Six Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Water/Oil Cooled | Thunderstroke Air Cooled |
Fuelling | Petrol | Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore |
Comfort & Convenience
K 1600 Comfort & Convenience | Springfield Dark Horse Comfort & Convenience | |
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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 | Springfield Dark Horse Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - |
Turn Signal | LED | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | - |
Traction Control System | Dynamic | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
K 1600 Dimensions & Capacity | Springfield Dark Horse Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2470 mm | 2522 mm |
Width | 1000 mm | 1000 mm |
Height | 1440 mm | 1261 mm |
Wheelbase | 1618 mm | 1701 mm |
Ground Clearance | - | 142 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26.5 Litres | 20.8 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | - | 5.2 Litres |
Body Type | Tourer | Tourer Bike |
Seat Height | 750 mm | 660 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 344 kg | 358 kg |
Pros & Cons
K 1600 Pros & Cons | Springfield Dark Horse Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW K 1600 and Indian Motorcycle Springfield Dark Horse
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 . Springfield Dark Horse has Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking 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 Indian Motorcycle Springfield Dark Horse, on the other hand, has Distance to Empty Indicator.
Transmission
BMW K 1600 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Springfield 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 Springfield Dark Horse has 1261 mm seat height and 20.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.