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BMW K 1600 Grand America vs Indian Challenger

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

BMW K 1600 Grand America
Indian Challenger

BMW Motorrad

K 1600 Grand America

From ₹38 Lakh

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Indian Motorcycle

Challenger

From ₹36.12 Lakh

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BMW K 1600 Grand AmericaPro · ₹38 Lakh
Indian ChallengerStandard · ₹36.12 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price K 1600 Grand America: ₹38 Lakh Challenger: ₹36.12 Lakh (ahead) Challenger ₹1.88 lakh cheaper
Braking K 1600 Grand America: ABS Challenger: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Range K 1600 Grand America: 100 km Challenger: Not published Claimed
Power K 1600 Grand America: 118 kW (ahead) Challenger: 122 hp Torque 180 vs 181.4 Nm
Weight K 1600 Grand America: 367 kg Challenger: 381 kg Seat height 750 vs 672 mm
Versions K 1600 Grand America: 1 Challenger: 3 (ahead)

Pick the K 1600 Grand America for more power.

Pick the Challenger for the lower price, cornering abs and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹38 Lakh
₹36.12 Lakh
On-road in
₹41.84 Lakh
₹39.77 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹1,11,167 a month
₹1,05,687 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
118 kW
122 hp
Torque
180 Nm
181.4 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Range
100 km
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,649 cc
1,768 cc
Engine Type
Oil/water-cooled, six-cylinder, four-stroke, in-line engine with four valves per cylinder
PowerPlus 108 V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, SOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Bore x Stroke
72 mm x 67.5 mm
108.0 mm x 96.5 mm
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
11.4:1
Cooling
Oil and water cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuel System
Electronic intake pipe injection, BMS-O engine management with throttle-by-wire
Not listed
Fuel Consumption (WMTC)
5.9 l per 100 km (approx 16.9 kmpl)
Not listed
Emission Control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU-5
Not listed
Gearbox
6-speed, helical gearbox
6 Speed Manual (True overdrive)
Clutch
Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
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, double-piston caliper
Single Floating Disc, 298 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, part-integral, slant-layer optimised
Cornering ABS with Smart Lean Technology (6-axis Bosch IMU)
Wheel Type
Cast aluminium, 3.50 x 17 front, 6.00 x 17 rear
Cast Aluminium Sport Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR 17
130/60-B19 66H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)
Rear Tyre Size
190/55 ZR 17
180/60-R16 80H Tubeless (Metzeler Cruisetec)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Duolever with central spring strut, 115 mm travel
43 mm Inverted Telescopic USD Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central spring strut, 125 mm travel
Fox Monoshock with hydraulic preload adjustment (114 mm travel)
Electronic Suspension
Dynamic ESA with automatic load levelling (standard)
Not listed
Frame Type
Bridge-type cast aluminium frame, load-bearing engine
Lightweight Cast Aluminium Backbone Frame
Wheelbase
1,618 mm
1668 mm
Castor
106.4 mm
Not listed
Steering Head Angle
62.2-degree
Not listed
Ground Clearance
Not listed
137 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,560 (over topcase)
2500 mm
Width
1,000 (incl side cases)
990 mm
Height
1,440 to 1,580 (at windshield)
1429 mm
Seat Height
750 mm
672 mm
Kerb Weight
367 (road ready, fully fuelled)
381 kg (Dry: 365 kg)
Permitted Total Weight
560 kg
Not listed
Payload
193 (with standard equipment)
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 usable, incl approx 4 reserve
22.7 L (Reserve 4.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
10.25-inch colour TFT, hardened anti-reflective glass
7-inch Touchscreen Display powered by RIDE COMMAND with Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes, via BMW Motorrad Connected App
Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, and intercom integration)
Navigation
Yes, integrated map navigation
Yes (Full map turn-by-turn navigation with live traffic/weather)
USB Charging
USB-C charging compartment for phone, USB-A socket in topcase
Yes (USB charging port in fairing storage & 12V socket)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 (Rain, Road, Dynamic)
3 Modes (Rain, Standard, Sport)
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control with Lean Angle Sensitivity)
Engine Brake Control
MSR dynamic engine brake control
Not listed
Hill Start Control
HSC Pro (standard)
Not listed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
RDC tyre pressure control (standard)
Not listed
Quickshifter
Shift Assistant Pro, optional via Comfort Package
No
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)
Reverse Assist
Yes, low-speed reverse aid (see Source Notes)
Not listed
Keyless Ride
Optional, Comfort Package with central locking and anti-theft alarm
Not listed
Audio System
Audio System 2.0 with sound profiles, fairing and topcase speakers (standard)
Not listed
Electric Windshield
High windscreen, electrically adjustable (overall height 1,440 to 1,580 mm)
Not listed
Heated Grips & Seats
Both standard
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full-LED with adaptive cornering light
Full LED (Challenger LED Headlamp with central Pathfinder LED projector and DRL)
Auxiliary Lights
LED auxiliary headlamps (standard)
Not listed
Taillight
LED
Full LED integrated into rear fenders
Turn Indicators
LED
Full LED integrated into fairing and rear
Floor Lighting
Ground-level lighting (optional)
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Two-piece heated seat with passenger backrest on topcase
Contoured two-up touring seat with lumbar support
Luggage
Side cases and topcase standard, 111.5 litres total storage
Not listed
Phone Storage
Splash-proof, ventilated charging compartment with USB-C
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
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

Pro₹38 Lakh Dark Horse₹37.97 Lakh Challenger ₹3,000 less

On-road price by city

K 1600 Grand America Pro against Challenger Standard

CityK 1600 Grand AmericaChallengerGap
Mumbai₹43.36 Lakh₹41.22 LakhChallenger ₹2.14 lakh less
Pune₹43.36 Lakh₹41.22 LakhChallenger ₹2.14 lakh less
New Delhi₹41.84 Lakh₹39.77 LakhChallenger ₹2.06 lakh less
Bengaluru₹45.64 Lakh₹43.39 LakhChallenger ₹2.25 lakh less
Chennai₹43.36 Lakh₹41.22 LakhChallenger ₹2.14 lakh less
Hyderabad₹45.64 Lakh₹43.39 LakhChallenger ₹2.25 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹41.08 Lakh₹39.05 LakhChallenger ₹2.02 lakh less
Kolkata₹42.6 Lakh₹40.49 LakhChallenger ₹2.10 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 Grand America or the Challenger?

The Challenger, by ₹1.88 lakh on the versions compared here: K 1600 Grand America Pro 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 Grand America Pro makes 118 kW and 180 Nm and the Challenger Standard makes 122 hp and 181.4 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,11,167 a month for the K 1600 Grand America and ₹1,05,687 for the Challenger, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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