BMW K 1600 BK 1600 B · ₹38 Lakh
Indian ChallengerStandard · ₹36.12 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
K 1600 B: ₹38 Lakh
Challenger: ₹36.12 Lakh (ahead)
Challenger ₹1.88 lakh cheaper
Braking
K 1600 B: Cornering ABS
Challenger: Cornering ABS
Mileage
K 1600 B: 16.94 kmpl
Challenger: Not published
Claimed
Power
K 1600 B: 160 PS (ahead)
Challenger: 122 hp
Torque 180 vs 181.4 Nm
Weight
K 1600 B: 344 kg
Challenger: 381 kg
Seat height 750 vs 672 mm
Versions
K 1600 B: 1
Challenger: 3 (ahead)
Pick the K 1600 B for more power.
Pick the Challenger for the lower price and more versions.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹38 Lakh
₹36.12 Lakh
On-road in
₹41.84 Lakh
₹39.77 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹70,293 a month
₹66,828 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
160 PS
122 hp
Torque
180 Nm
181.4 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Mileage
16.94 kmpl
Not published
Engine & Transmission
Displacement
1,649 cc
1,768 cc
Engine Type
In-line 6-cylinder, 4-Stroke, 24-Valve, DOHC, narrow engine width (555 mm)
PowerPlus 108 V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, SOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Bore x Stroke
72.0 mm x 67.5 mm
108.0 mm x 96.5 mm
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
11.4:1
Cooling
Oil / Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual with helical gear train (Electric Reverse Assist)
6 Speed Manual (True overdrive)
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with self-reinforcing anti-hopping mechanism
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Cardan Shaft Drive
Belt Drive (Carbon-reinforced belt)
Brakes & Wheels
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Dual Semi-Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial-mount calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
Single Floating Disc, 298 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (Partially integral, cornering optimized)
Cornering ABS with Smart Lean Technology (6-axis Bosch IMU)
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Wheels
Cast Aluminium Sport Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
130/60-B19 66H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)
Rear Tyre Size
190/55-ZR17 Tubeless
180/60-R16 80H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)
Suspension & Chassis
Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Duolever (Central spring strut with Dynamic ESA, 115 mm travel)
43 mm Inverted Telescopic USD Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
BMW Motorrad Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with Dynamic ESA, 125 mm travel)
Fox Monoshock with hydraulic preload adjustment (114 mm travel)
Frame Type
Cast aluminium bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine
Lightweight Cast Aluminium Backbone Frame
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1668 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
137 mm
Dimensions
Length
2470 mm
2500 mm
Width
1000 mm
990 mm
Height
1300 mm
1429 mm
Seat Height
750 mm (Low seat option: 700 mm)
672 mm
Kerb Weight
344 kg
381 kg (Dry: 365 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 L (Reserve 4.0 L)
22.7 L (Reserve 4.0 L)
Instrument Cluster
Display Type
10.25-inch Full-Colour HD TFT Display with integrated Map Navigation
7-inch Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth audio, phone & multimedia)
Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, and intercom integration)
Navigation
Yes (Full-screen map navigation with split screen)
Yes (Full map turn-by-turn navigation with live traffic/weather)
USB Charging
Yes (Smartphone charging compartment with USB-C & cooling fan)
Yes (USB charging port in fairing storage & 12V socket)
Safety & Convenience
Riding Modes
3 Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic)
3 Modes (Rain, Standard, Sport)
Traction Control
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC & Engine Drag Torque MSR)
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control with Lean Angle Sensitivity)
Quickshifter
Optional (Shift Assistant Pro bi-directional)
No
Cruise Control
Yes (Dynamic Cruise Control DCC)
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)
Lights
Headlight
Full LED Adaptive Headlight with Swivelling Curve Light
Full LED (Challenger LED Headlamp with central Pathfinder LED projector and DRL)
Taillight
Full LED integrated into rear side cases
Full LED integrated into rear fenders
Turn Indicators
Full LED integrated into side cases
Full LED integrated into fairing and rear
Seat & Storage
Seat Type
Single-piece low-slung Bagger touring saddle
Contoured two-up touring seat with lumbar support
Under-Seat Storage
Integrated lockable streamlined hard panniers / side cases
Weatherproof remote-locking hard saddlebags (~68 L luggage volume)
Choice
Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹38 Lakh
₹36.12 Lakh – ₹42.05 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 Dark Horse₹37.97 Lakh Challenger ₹3,000 lessOn-road price in six cities
K 1600 B K 1600 B against Challenger Standard
| City | K 1600 B | Challenger | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹43.36 Lakh | ₹41.22 Lakh | Challenger ₹2.14 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹43.36 Lakh | ₹41.22 Lakh | Challenger ₹2.14 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹41.84 Lakh | ₹39.77 Lakh | Challenger ₹2.06 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹45.64 Lakh | ₹43.39 Lakh | Challenger ₹2.25 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹43.36 Lakh | ₹41.22 Lakh | Challenger ₹2.14 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹45.64 Lakh | ₹43.39 Lakh | Challenger ₹2.25 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 Challenger?
The Challenger, by ₹1.88 lakh on the versions compared here: K 1600 B K 1600 B at ₹38 Lakh against Challenger Standard at ₹36.12 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹41.84 Lakh against ₹39.77 Lakh.
Which is more powerful?
The K 1600 B K 1600 B makes 160 PS and 180 Nm and the Challenger Standard makes 122 hp and 181.4 Nm.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹70,293 a month for the K 1600 B and ₹66,828 for the Challenger, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
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