BMW K 1600 B vs Indian Chieftain

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

BMW Motorrad

K 1600 B

From ₹38 Lakh

K 1600 B version

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Indian Motorcycle

Chieftain

From ₹40.92 Lakh

Chieftain version

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BMW K 1600 BK 1600 B · ₹38 Lakh

Only differences

Indian ChieftainPowerPlus Dark Horse · ₹40.92 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price K 1600 B: ₹38 Lakh (ahead) Chieftain: ₹40.92 Lakh K 1600 B ₹2.92 lakh cheaper

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

Mileage K 1600 B: 16.94 kmpl (ahead) Chieftain: 13.54 kmpl Claimed

Power K 1600 B: 160 PS (ahead) Chieftain: 122 hp Torque 180 vs 181.4 Nm

Weight K 1600 B: 344 kg Chieftain: 382 kg Seat height 750 vs 672 mm

Versions K 1600 B: 1 Chieftain: 2 (ahead)

Pick the K 1600 B for the lower price, cornering abs, better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Chieftain for more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹38 Lakh

₹40.92 Lakh

On-road in

₹41.84 Lakh

₹45.04 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹70,293 a month

₹75,675 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

160 PS

122 hp

Torque

180 Nm

181.4 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

6-Speed Manual

Mileage

16.94 kmpl

13.54 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

1,649 cc

1,834 cc (112 cubic inches)

Engine Type

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

PowerPlus 112 V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled (valve/cam architecture not published by Indian Motorcycle India)

Bore x Stroke

72.0 mm x 67.5 mm

110 mm x 96.5 mm

Compression Ratio

12.2:1

11.4:1

Cooling

Oil / Liquid Cooled

Liquid Cooled with Rear Cylinder Deactivation

Gearbox

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

6 Speed Manual

Clutch

Multiplate wet clutch with self-reinforcing anti-hopping mechanism

Wet multiplate with assist

Drive Type

Cardan Shaft Drive

Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers

Dual Semi-Floating Disc, 320 mm x 5.0 mm, Brembo calipers

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 320 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

Single Floating Disc, 298 mm x 7.0 mm

ABS/CBS Type

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

Dual Channel ABS

Wheel Type

Cast Aluminium Wheels

10-Spoke Cast Aluminium 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)

Inverted Telescopic Fork (130 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

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

Single Shock with Hydraulic Preload Adjustment (114 mm travel)

Frame Type

Cast aluminium bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine

Cast Aluminium Backbone Frame

Wheelbase (mm)

1618 mm

1668 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

130 mm

137 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2470 mm

2503 mm

Width (mm)

1000 mm

1066 mm

Height (mm)

1300 mm

1237 mm

Seat Height (mm)

750 mm (Low seat option: 700 mm)

672 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

344 kg

382 kg (full of fuel; 366 kg with empty tank)

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

26.5 L (Reserve 4.0 L)

22.7 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, audio streaming)

Navigation

Yes (Full-screen map navigation with split screen)

Yes (Full map turn-by-turn navigation with live weather/traffic)

USB Charging

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

Yes (USB port in fairing compartment)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

3 Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic)

3 Modes (Standard, Rain, Sport)

Traction Control

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

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 (Pathfinder LED Headlamp with driving lights)

Taillight

Full LED integrated into rear side cases

Full LED integrated into rear fender

Turn Indicators

Full LED integrated into side cases

Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single-piece low-slung Bagger touring saddle

Premium two-up touring saddle with floorboards

Under-Seat Storage

Integrated lockable streamlined hard panniers / side cases

Remote-locking weatherproof hard saddlebags (~68 L capacity)

Choice

Versions

1 version

2 versions

Price range

₹38 Lakh

₹40.92 Lakh – ₹41.25 Lakh

Colours

2 colours

4 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 PowerPlus Dark Horse₹40.92 Lakh Chieftain ₹2.92 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

K 1600 B K 1600 B against Chieftain PowerPlus Dark Horse

City	K 1600 B	Chieftain	Gap
Mumbai	₹43.36 Lakh	₹46.68 Lakh	K 1600 B ₹3.32 lakh less
Pune	₹43.36 Lakh	₹46.68 Lakh	K 1600 B ₹3.32 lakh less
New Delhi	₹41.84 Lakh	₹45.04 Lakh	K 1600 B ₹3.20 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹45.64 Lakh	₹49.13 Lakh	K 1600 B ₹3.50 lakh less
Chennai	₹43.36 Lakh	₹46.68 Lakh	K 1600 B ₹3.32 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹45.64 Lakh	₹49.13 Lakh	K 1600 B ₹3.50 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 Chieftain?

The K 1600 B, by ₹2.92 lakh on the versions compared here: K 1600 B K 1600 B at ₹38 Lakh against Chieftain PowerPlus Dark Horse at ₹40.92 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹41.84 Lakh against ₹45.04 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The K 1600 B claims 16.94 kmpl against 13.54 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 Chieftain PowerPlus Dark Horse makes 122 hp and 181.4 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹70,293 a month for the K 1600 B and ₹75,675 for the Chieftain, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.