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BMW K 1600 B vs BMW K 1600 Grand America

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW K 1600 B
BMW K 1600 Grand America

BMW Motorrad

K 1600 B

From ₹38 Lakh

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BMW Motorrad

K 1600 Grand America

From ₹38 Lakh

Full K 1600 Grand America page Change
BMW K 1600 BK 1600 B · ₹38 Lakh
BMW K 1600 Grand AmericaPro · ₹38 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price K 1600 B: ₹38 Lakh K 1600 Grand America: ₹38 Lakh Same price
Braking K 1600 B: Cornering ABS (ahead) K 1600 Grand America: ABS
Mileage or range K 1600 B: 16.94 kmpl K 1600 Grand America: 100 km Different fuels
Power K 1600 B: 160 PS K 1600 Grand America: 118 kW Torque 180 vs 180 Nm
Weight K 1600 B: 344 kg K 1600 Grand America: 367 kg Seat height 750 vs 750 mm

Pick the K 1600 B for cornering abs.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹38 Lakh
₹38 Lakh
On-road in
₹41.84 Lakh
₹41.84 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹1,11,167 a month
₹1,11,167 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
160 PS
118 kW
Torque
180 Nm
180 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage or range
16.94 kmpl
100 km

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,649 cc
1,649 cc
Engine Type
In-line 6-cylinder, 4-Stroke, 24-Valve, DOHC, narrow engine width (555 mm)
Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke
72.0 mm x 67.5 mm
72 mm x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
12.2:1
Cooling
Oil / Liquid Cooled
Oil and water cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual with helical gear train (Electric Reverse Assist)
6-speed, helical gearbox
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with self-reinforcing anti-hopping mechanism
Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Drive Type
Cardan Shaft Drive
Shaft drive
Fuel System
Not listed
Electronic intake pipe injection, BMS-O engine management with throttle-by-wire
Fuel Consumption (WMTC)
Not listed
5.9 l per 100 km (approx 16.9 kmpl)
Emission Control
Not listed
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU-5

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Dual disc, 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
Single disc, 320 mm, double-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (Partially integral, cornering optimized)
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, part-integral, slant-layer optimised
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Wheels
Cast aluminium, 3.50 x 17 front, 6.00 x 17 rear
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre Size
190/55-ZR17 Tubeless
190/55 ZR 17

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Duolever (Central spring strut with Dynamic ESA, 115 mm travel)
BMW Motorrad Duolever with central spring strut, 115 mm travel
Rear Suspension
BMW Motorrad Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with Dynamic ESA, 125 mm travel)
Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central spring strut, 125 mm travel
Frame Type
Cast aluminium bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine
Bridge-type cast aluminium frame, load-bearing engine
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1,618 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
Not listed
Electronic Suspension
Not listed
Dynamic ESA with automatic load levelling (standard)
Castor
Not listed
106.4 mm
Steering Head Angle
Not listed
62.2-degree

Dimensions

Length
2470 mm
2,560 (over topcase)
Width
1000 mm
1,000 (incl side cases)
Height
1300 mm
1,440 to 1,580 (at windshield)
Seat Height
750 mm (Low seat option: 700 mm)
750 mm
Kerb Weight
344 kg
367 (road ready, fully fuelled)
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 L (Reserve 4.0 L)
26.5 usable, incl approx 4 reserve
Permitted Total Weight
Not listed
560 kg
Payload
Not listed
193 (with standard equipment)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
10.25-inch Full-Colour HD TFT Display with integrated Map Navigation
10.25-inch colour TFT, hardened anti-reflective glass
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth audio, phone & multimedia)
Yes, via BMW Motorrad Connected App
Navigation
Yes (Full-screen map navigation with split screen)
Yes, integrated map navigation
USB Charging
Yes (Smartphone charging compartment with USB-C & cooling fan)
USB-C charging compartment for phone, USB-A socket in topcase

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic)
3 (Rain, Road, Dynamic)
Traction Control
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC & Engine Drag Torque MSR)
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Quickshifter
Optional (Shift Assistant Pro bi-directional)
Shift Assistant Pro, optional via Comfort Package
Cruise Control
Yes (Dynamic Cruise Control DCC)
Yes
Engine Brake Control
Not listed
MSR dynamic engine brake control
Hill Start Control
Not listed
HSC Pro (standard)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not listed
RDC tyre pressure control (standard)
Reverse Assist
Not listed
Yes, low-speed reverse aid (see Source Notes)
Keyless Ride
Not listed
Optional, Comfort Package with central locking and anti-theft alarm
Audio System
Not listed
Audio System 2.0 with sound profiles, fairing and topcase speakers (standard)
Electric Windshield
Not listed
High windscreen, electrically adjustable (overall height 1,440 to 1,580 mm)
Heated Grips & Seats
Not listed
Both standard

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Adaptive Headlight with Swivelling Curve Light
Full-LED with adaptive cornering light
Taillight
Full LED integrated into rear side cases
LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED integrated into side cases
LED
Auxiliary Lights
Not listed
LED auxiliary headlamps (standard)
Floor Lighting
Not listed
Ground-level lighting (optional)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece low-slung Bagger touring saddle
Two-piece heated seat with passenger backrest on topcase
Under-Seat Storage
Integrated lockable streamlined hard panniers / side cases
Not listed
Luggage
Not listed
Side cases and topcase standard, 111.5 litres total storage
Phone Storage
Not listed
Splash-proof, ventilated charging compartment with USB-C

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹38 Lakh
₹38 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

K 1600 B₹38 Lakh Pro₹38 Lakh Same price

On-road price by city

K 1600 B K 1600 B against K 1600 Grand America Pro

CityK 1600 BK 1600 Grand AmericaGap
Mumbai₹43.36 Lakh₹43.36 LakhSame
Pune₹43.36 Lakh₹43.36 LakhSame
New Delhi₹41.84 Lakh₹41.84 LakhSame
Bengaluru₹45.64 Lakh₹45.64 LakhSame
Chennai₹43.36 Lakh₹43.36 LakhSame
Hyderabad₹45.64 Lakh₹45.64 LakhSame
Ahmedabad₹41.08 Lakh₹41.08 LakhSame
Kolkata₹42.6 Lakh₹42.6 LakhSame

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is more powerful?

The K 1600 B K 1600 B makes 160 PS and 180 Nm and the K 1600 Grand America Pro makes 118 kW and 180 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,11,167 a month for the K 1600 B and ₹1,11,167 for the K 1600 Grand America, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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