IndianMotorcycleChieftainElitevsBMWK1600

Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite vs BMW K 1600: Specifications Comparison

• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System, Calliper Type, Front Wheel Size, Rear Wheel Size

  Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS All Variants
  Calliper Type	Fixed	Fixed All Variants
  Front Wheel Size	R19	R17 All Variants
  Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17 All Variants
  Wheel Type	Alloy	Cast Aluminium All Variants
  Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	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 ZR17 All Variants
  Rear Tyre Size	180/60 R16	190/55 ZR17 All Variants
  Tubeless Tyres		All Variants
  Front Brake	Disc	Disc All Variants
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	320 mm All Variants
  Rear Brake	Disc	Disc All Variants
  Front Disc Size	Data Not Available	320 All Variants
  Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	Data Not Available	42 psi All Variants
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	Data Not Available	42 psi All Variants

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• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch, Fuel level guage, Tachometer, Speedometer

  Riding Modes Switch		All Variants
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Tachometer	Analogue	Digital All Variants
  Speedometer	Analogue	Digital All Variants
  Odometer	Digital	Digital All Variants
  Gear Indicator	Data Not Available

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• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Hazard Warning Indicator

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On)		All Variants
  Side Stand Alarm		All Variants
  ABS - Anti-lock braking system		All Variants
  Hazard Warning Indicator	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Hazard Warning Switch	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Pillion Grabrail	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Radial Tyres	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Turn Signal	Data Not Available	LED All Variants
  Slipper Clutch	Data Not Available	All Variants

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• Engine & Transmission

  Engine Capacity, Engine Type, Transmission Type, Top Speed

  Engine Capacity	1890 cc	1649 cc All Variants
  Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Oil/Watercooled 4 -Stroke In-Line 6 - Cylinder Engine All Variants
  Transmission Type	Manual	Manual All Variants
  Top Speed	120 kmph	Data Not Available
  Bore x Stroke	103.2 mm x 113mm	72 mm x 67.5 mm All Variants
  Cooling type	Air Cooled	Water-Oil Cooled All Variants
  Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Petrol
  Max Torque	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm	180nm @ 5250rpm All Variants
  Mileage (Claimed)	18 kmpl	17 kmpl All Variants
  Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed All Variants
  Gear Shifting Pattern	Data Not Available	1 Down 5 Up All Variants
  Ignition	Data Not Available	CDI All Variants
  Spark Plugs	Data Not Available	All Variants
  No. of Cylinders	Data Not Available	6 All Variants
  No. of valves per cylinder	Data Not Available	4 All Variants
  Max Power	Data Not Available	158 bhp @ 6750 rpm All Variants

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Width, Height, Wheelbase

  Length	2506 mm	2470 mm
  Width	1023 mm	Data Not Available
  Height	1372 mm	Data Not Available
  Wheelbase	1668 mm	Data Not Available
  Ground Clearance	130 mm	Data Not Available
  Fuel Tank Capacity	20.8 Litres	26.5 Litres All Variants
  Engine Oil Capacity	5 Litres	Data Not Available
  Body Type	Tourer	Tourer
  Seat Height	650 mm	750 mm All Variants
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	Data Not Available	344 kg All Variants

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Start Type, Console Type, Instrument Console, Average Speed Indicator

  Start Type	Self Start	Self Start All Variants
  Console Type	Analogue Cum Digital	Digital All Variants
  Instrument Console	Digital	Digital All Variants
  Average Speed Indicator	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Call/SMS Alerts	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Low Battery Indicator	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Low Oil Indicator	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Pillion Backrest	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Pillion Footrest	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Riding Modes	Data Not Available	3 All Variants
  Service Reminder Indicator	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Distance to Empty Indicator	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Engine Kill Switch	Data Not Available	All Variants
  Side Stand Indicator	Data Not Available	All Variants

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros		Silky-smooth inline-six engine (160 hp) with effortless power Exceptional touring comfort with plush ergonomics Advanced electronics and features (TFT, ride modes, cruise control) Superb highway stability and refinement Premium build quality and road presence
  Cons		Very heavy and bulky Expensive to buy and maintain Not city-friendly Can feel intimidating for shorter riders Limited off-road or versatility scope

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• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights, LED headlight

  Daytime Running Lights	Data Not Available	All Variants
  LED headlight	Data Not Available	All Variants

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  Data Not Available

  3 years/Unlimited Kms

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Visual Gallery

Indian Motorcycle Chieftain EliteBMW K 1600

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