BMW K 1600 B vs Harley-Davidson Breakout

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

BMW Motorrad

K 1600 B

From ₹38 Lakh

K 1600 B version

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Harley-Davidson

Breakout

From ₹34.36 Lakh

Breakout version

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BMW K 1600 BK 1600 B · ₹38 Lakh

Only differences

Harley-Davidson BreakoutBreakout · ₹34.36 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price K 1600 B: ₹38 Lakh Breakout: ₹34.36 Lakh (ahead) Breakout ₹3.64 lakh cheaper

Braking K 1600 B: Cornering ABS (ahead) Breakout: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage K 1600 B: 16.94 kmpl Breakout: 17.8–18.18 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim

Power K 1600 B: 160 PS (ahead) Breakout: 101.9 bhp Torque 180 vs 168 Nm

Weight K 1600 B: 344 kg Breakout: 310 kg Seat height 750 vs 665 mm

Pick the K 1600 B for cornering abs and more power.

Pick the Breakout for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 3)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹38 Lakh

₹34.36 Lakh

On-road in

₹41.84 Lakh

₹37.84 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹70,293 a month

₹63,584 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

160 PS

101.9 bhp

Torque

180 Nm

168 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

16.94 kmpl

17.8–18.18 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

1,649 cc

1,923 cc

Engine Type

In-line 6-cylinder, 4-Stroke, 24-Valve, DOHC, narrow engine width (555 mm)

Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Pushrod OHV

Bore x Stroke

72.0 mm x 67.5 mm

103.5 mm x 114.3 mm

Compression Ratio

12.2:1

10.2:1

Cooling

Oil / Liquid Cooled

Precision Air / Oil Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual with helical gear train (Electric Reverse Assist)

6 Speed Cruise Drive Manual (1D 5U)

Clutch

Multiplate wet clutch with self-reinforcing anti-hopping mechanism

Wet multiplate with assist and slipper mechanism

Drive Type

Cardan Shaft Drive

Belt Drive (Carbon-reinforced belt)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers

Single Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 320 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

Single Disc, 292 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (Partially integral, cornering optimized)

Dual Channel ABS

Wheel Type

Cast Aluminium Wheels

26-spoke Cast Aluminium Roulette Wheels (21-inch Front / 18-inch Rear)

Front Tyre Size

120/70-ZR17 Tubeless

130/60-B21 63H Tubeless (Michelin Scorcher 11)

Rear Tyre Size

190/55-ZR17 Tubeless

240/40-R18 79V Tubeless (Michelin Scorcher 11)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

BMW Motorrad Duolever (Central spring strut with Dynamic ESA, 115 mm travel)

49 mm Dual Bending Valve Telescopic Fork (130 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

BMW Motorrad Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with Dynamic ESA, 125 mm travel)

Hidden free-piston coil-over monoshock (Tool-less hydraulic preload adjuster, 86 mm travel)

Frame Type

Cast aluminium bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine

Mild steel tubular Softail frame with rectangular section backbone

Wheelbase

1618 mm

1695 mm

Ground Clearance

130 mm

115 mm

Dimensions

Length

2470 mm

2370 mm

Width

1000 mm

950 mm

Height

1300 mm

1065 mm

Seat Height

750 mm (Low seat option: 700 mm)

665 mm

Kerb Weight

344 kg

310 kg (Dry: 296 kg)

Fuel Tank Capacity

26.5 L (Reserve 4.0 L)

18.9 L (Reserve 3.8 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

10.25-inch Full-Colour HD TFT Display with integrated Map Navigation

2.14-inch Viewable Area LCD Display integrated in handlebar riser

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Bluetooth audio, phone & multimedia)

Navigation

Yes (Full-screen map navigation with split screen)

USB Charging

Yes (Smartphone charging compartment with USB-C & cooling fan)

Yes (USB port)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

3 Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic)

None

Traction Control

Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC & Engine Drag Torque MSR)

Yes (Traction Control System TCS)

Quickshifter

Optional (Shift Assistant Pro bi-directional)

Cruise Control

Yes (Dynamic Cruise Control DCC)

Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Adaptive Headlight with Swivelling Curve Light

Full LED (Signature oval LED with DRL)

Taillight

Full LED integrated into rear side cases

Full LED combined stop/tail/turn lights

Turn Indicators

Full LED integrated into side cases

Full LED (Bullet style)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single-piece low-slung Bagger touring saddle

Two-piece low-profile saddle seat

Under-Seat Storage

Integrated lockable streamlined hard panniers / side cases

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

1 version

Price range

₹38 Lakh

₹34.36 Lakh – ₹34.54 Lakh

Colours

2 colours

5 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 Breakout₹34.36 Lakh Breakout ₹3.64 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

K 1600 B K 1600 B against Breakout Breakout

City	K 1600 B	Breakout	Gap
Mumbai	₹43.36 Lakh	₹39.22 Lakh	Breakout ₹4.14 lakh less
Pune	₹43.36 Lakh	₹39.22 Lakh	Breakout ₹4.14 lakh less
New Delhi	₹41.84 Lakh	₹37.84 Lakh	Breakout ₹3.99 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹45.64 Lakh	₹41.28 Lakh	Breakout ₹4.36 lakh less
Chennai	₹43.36 Lakh	₹39.22 Lakh	Breakout ₹4.14 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹45.64 Lakh	₹41.28 Lakh	Breakout ₹4.36 lakh less

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 cheaper, the K 1600 B or the Breakout?

The Breakout, by ₹3.64 lakh on the versions compared here: K 1600 B K 1600 B at ₹38 Lakh against Breakout Breakout at ₹34.36 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹41.84 Lakh against ₹37.84 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Breakout claims 17.8–18.18 kmpl against 16.94 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The K 1600 B K 1600 B makes 160 PS and 180 Nm and the Breakout Breakout makes 101.9 bhp and 168 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹70,293 a month for the K 1600 B and ₹63,584 for the Breakout, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.