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BMW K 1600 B vs Indian Roadmaster

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

BMW K 1600 B
Indian Roadmaster

BMW Motorrad

K 1600 B

From ₹38 Lakh

Full K 1600 B page Change

Indian Motorcycle

Roadmaster

From ₹48.49 Lakh

Full Roadmaster page Change
BMW K 1600 BK 1600 B · ₹38 Lakh
Indian RoadmasterDark Horse · ₹48.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price K 1600 B: ₹38 Lakh (ahead) Roadmaster: ₹48.49 Lakh K 1600 B ₹10.49 lakh cheaper
Braking K 1600 B: Cornering ABS (ahead) Roadmaster: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage K 1600 B: 16.94 kmpl Roadmaster: 20 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim
Power K 1600 B: 160 PS (ahead) Roadmaster: 92 hp Torque 180 vs 171 Nm
Weight K 1600 B: 344 kg Roadmaster: 412 kg Seat height 750 vs 673 mm
Versions K 1600 B: 1 Roadmaster: 4 (ahead)

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

Pick the Roadmaster for better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹38 Lakh
₹48.49 Lakh
On-road in
₹41.84 Lakh
₹53.34 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹1,11,167 a month
₹1,41,745 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
160 PS
92 hp
Torque
180 Nm
171 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Mileage
16.94 kmpl
20 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,649 cc
1,890 cc
Engine Type
In-line 6-cylinder, 4-Stroke, 24-Valve, DOHC, narrow engine width (555 mm)
Thunderstroke 116 49° V-Twin, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve/cyl, Pushrod OHV
Bore x Stroke
72.0 mm x 67.5 mm
103.2 mm x 113.0 mm
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
11.0:1
Cooling
Oil / Liquid Cooled
Air 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 Floating Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
Single Floating Disc, 300 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
Cast Aluminium Wheels (17-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
130/80-B17 65H 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)
46 mm Telescopic Fork (119 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
BMW Motorrad Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with Dynamic ESA, 125 mm travel)
Single Air-adjustable Monoshock (114 mm travel)
Frame Type
Cast aluminium bridge-type frame with load-bearing engine
Cast Aluminium Backbone Frame
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1668 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
140 mm

Dimensions

Length
2470 mm
2656 mm
Width
1000 mm
1000 mm
Height
1300 mm
1491 mm
Seat Height
750 mm (Low seat option: 700 mm)
673 mm
Kerb Weight
344 kg
412 kg (Dry: 398 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 L (Reserve 4.0 L)
20.8 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, audio, and intercom 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 & 12V outlet in trunk)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic)
3 Modes (Tour, Standard, Sport)
Traction Control
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC & Engine Drag Torque MSR)
No
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 Pathfinder Headlamp + LED Driving Lights
Taillight
Full LED integrated into rear side cases
Full LED integrated into trunk and rear fender
Turn Indicators
Full LED integrated into side cases
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece low-slung Bagger touring saddle
ClimaCommand plush heated/cooled touring seat with passenger backrest
Under-Seat Storage
Integrated lockable streamlined hard panniers / side cases
Massive 3-piece remote-locking luggage system (~137 L total cargo volume)

Choice

Versions
1 version
4 versions
Price range
₹38 Lakh
₹48.49 Lakh – ₹71.82 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₹48.49 Lakh Roadmaster ₹10.49 lakh more

On-road price by city

K 1600 B K 1600 B against Roadmaster Dark Horse

CityK 1600 BRoadmasterGap
Mumbai₹43.36 Lakh₹55.28 LakhK 1600 B ₹11.93 lakh less
Pune₹43.36 Lakh₹55.28 LakhK 1600 B ₹11.93 lakh less
New Delhi₹41.84 Lakh₹53.34 LakhK 1600 B ₹11.51 lakh less
Bengaluru₹45.64 Lakh₹58.19 LakhK 1600 B ₹12.56 lakh less
Chennai₹43.36 Lakh₹55.28 LakhK 1600 B ₹11.93 lakh less
Hyderabad₹45.64 Lakh₹58.19 LakhK 1600 B ₹12.56 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹41.08 Lakh₹52.37 LakhK 1600 B ₹11.30 lakh less
Kolkata₹42.6 Lakh₹54.31 LakhK 1600 B ₹11.72 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 Roadmaster?

The K 1600 B, by ₹10.49 lakh on the versions compared here: K 1600 B K 1600 B at ₹38 Lakh against Roadmaster Dark Horse at ₹48.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹41.84 Lakh against ₹53.34 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Roadmaster claims 20 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 Roadmaster Dark Horse makes 92 hp and 171 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,11,167 a month for the K 1600 B and ₹1,41,745 for the Roadmaster, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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