Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite vs BMW K 1600
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite or BMW K 1600? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Chieftain Elite and K 1600. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite Price starts at Rs.38.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Heavy Metal Smoke and BMW K 1600 Price starts at Rs.33.33 Lakh (ex-showroom) for B. Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite is N/A cylinder, 1890 cc Engine can generate N/A power whereas BMW K 1600 is a 6 cylinder, 1649 cc Engine can generate 158 bhp @ 6750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Chieftain Elite provides a mileage of 18 kmpl (base model), and K 1600 has a  mileage of 17 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas BMW K 1600 is available in 2 colours & 3 variants.
Chieftain Elite vs K 1600
| Key Highlights | Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite | BMW K 1600 | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.38.00 Lakh | Rs.33.33 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 1649 cc | 
| Power | N/A | 158 bhp @ 6750 rpm | 
| Mileage/Range | 18 kmpl | 17 kmpl | 
| + Add Bike 3 | 
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Specifications Overview
| Chieftain Elite specifications | K 1600 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 43.17 Lakh Price Breakup | 37.86 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 3.4 | - | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20.8 Litres | 26.5 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 1890 cc | 1649 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Chieftain Elite Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | K 1600 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 | Alloy  | Cast Aluminium  | 
| Front Suspension | TelescopiFor11mm  | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut  | 
| Rear Suspension | Single Shock w/ Air Adjust / 114 mm / 63 mm ride in  | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 130/60 R19  | 120/70 ZR 17  | 
| Rear Tyre Size | 180/60 R16  | 190/55 ZR 17  | 
| Front Type | Double Disc  | Disc  | 
Instrumentation
| Chieftain Elite Instrumentation | K 1600 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | - | No | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | Fuel Injection  | 
| Gear Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Tachometer | Analogue  | - | 
| Speedometer | Analogue  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| Chieftain Elite Exterior | K 1600 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes | 
| LED headlight | - | Yes | 
Warranty
| Chieftain Elite Warranty | K 1600 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | - | 3 years/Unlimited Kms  | 
Body & Suspension
| Chieftain Elite Body & Suspension | K 1600 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | 
Engine & Transmission
| Chieftain Elite Engine & Transmission | K 1600 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | - | 1  Down & 5 Up  | 
| Ignition | - | CDI  | 
| Spark Plugs | - | 1 Per Cylinder  | 
| Engine Capacity | 1890 cc | 1649 cc | 
| Engine Type | Thunderstroke 116  | Oil/Watercooled 4 -Stroke In-Line 6 - Cylinder Engine  | 
| No. of Cylinders | - | 6  | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | - | 4  | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | Manual  | 
| Battery Capacity | - | 1649 kwh | 
| Top Speed | 120 kmph | - | 
| Bore x Stroke | 103.2 mm x 113 mm  | 72x67.5  | 
| Charging Socket | - | 12V  | 
| Configuration | Twin Cylinder  | Six Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Air Cooled  | Water/Oil Cooled  | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | Petrol  | 
Comfort & Convenience
| Chieftain Elite Comfort & Convenience | K 1600 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 | Semi-Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | - | Yes | 
| Engine Kill Switch | - | Yes | 
| Instrument Console | - | Digital  | 
Safety
| Chieftain Elite Safety | K 1600 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| 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
| Chieftain Elite Dimensions & Capacity | K 1600 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2506 mm | 2470 mm | 
| Width | 1023 mm | 1000 mm | 
| Height | 1372 mm | 1440 mm | 
| Wheelbase | 1668 mm | 1618 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | - | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 20.8 Litres | 26.5 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5 Litres | - | 
| Body Type | Tourer Bike  | Tourer  | 
| Seat Height | 650 mm | 750 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | - | 344 kg | 
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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite and BMW K 1600
Safety
Chieftain Elite comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . K 1600 has Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Transmission
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and K 1600 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite has a 20.8 Litres fuel tank with 1372 mm seat height. BMW K 1600 has 1440 mm seat height and 26.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite?
The on-road price of Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite is Rs. 43.17 Lakh in New Delhi.
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.




















