BMW K 1600 GTL vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse

Indian Challenger Dark Horse Price starts at Rs. 36.97 Lakh which is Rs. 3.64 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW K 1600 priced at Rs. 33.33 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW K 1600 GTL is 16.94 kmpl whereas the mileage of Indian Challenger Dark Horse is 18 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW K 1600 is powered by 1649 cc engine , while Indian Challenger Dark Horse is powered by 1768 cc engine. BMW K 1600 is available in 2 different colours while Indian Challenger Dark Horse comes with 1 colours. The Comparison BMW K 1600 vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

K 1600 GTL vs Challenger Dark Horse

Key Highlights K 1600 GTL STDChallenger Dark Horse Black Smoke
Engine Type Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder PowerPlus
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm

K 1600 GTL vs Challenger Dark Horse Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW K 1600 GTL STDIndian Challenger Dark Horse Black Smoke
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Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 33.33 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 36.97 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder PowerPlus
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW K 1600 GTL Colors
Indian Challenger Dark Horse Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only,Remote Start Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 91,257 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 1,01,236 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 70,146 K 1600 GTL Insurance Rs. 63,918 Challenger Dark Horse Insurance
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Engine Type
Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder
PowerPlus
Engine Displacement
1649 cc
1768 cc
Max Power
160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque
180 Nm @ 5250 rpm
178 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
72 mm
108 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
96.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
6
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
11.0:1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
16.94 kmpl
18 kmpl
Top Speed
200 kmph
185 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-190/55-17
Front :-130/60-19, Rear :-180/60-16
Peak Power
160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
365 kg
Seat height
750 mm
672 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 Kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2489*1000*1490 mm3
2501*1075*1346 mm3
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1668 mm
Length
2489 mm
2501 mm
Ground Clearance
...
137 mm
Height
1490 mm
1346 mm
Width
1000 mm
1075 mm
Fuel Capacity
26.5 Liters
22.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
358 Kg
381 Kg
Total Weight
560 kg
628 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
750 mm
672 mm
Front Brake Diameter
...
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
298 mm

Additional Features
ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, On-board Computer, Audio, Sat Radio, Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro
Exhaust - Split Dual Exhaust w/ Resonator, Apple CarPlay Integration, High Beam, Check Engine, Security System, Smart Lean Technology, 15 LED Telltale Indicators, Locking Hard Saddlebags
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power)
...

Cruise Control
Frame
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Cast-Aluminum Frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Display
10.25 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
External Fuel Filling
...
Techometer
Digital
Analogue
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Underseat storage
...
68 L
External Speakers
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
DRLs
...
Keyless Ignition

Pros and Cons

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  • Perfomrance
  • handling
  • quality
BMW K 1600
  • Price

Is BMW K 1600 GTL Better Than Indian Challenger Dark Horse?

50% users have chosen BMW K 1600 GTL over Indian Challenger Dark Horse in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 16 users have also rated BMW K 1600 GTL and Indian Challenger Dark Horse on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Indian Challenger Dark Horse has out rated BMW K 1600 GTL on all the rating factors.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Challenger Dark Horse K 1600 GTL
Mileage 3.4 4.5
Performance 3.8 4.5
Comfort 3.8 4.5
Maintenance 3.4 4.0
Features 3.8 5.0
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BMW K 1600 GTL Vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW K 1600 GTL vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse?
Indian Challenger Dark Horse has out rated BMW K 1600 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW K 1600 GTL vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse?
The BMW K 1600 is cheaper than Indian Challenger Dark Horse by Rs. 3.64 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW K 1600 GTL vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse?
For the STD version, 1649 cc Petrol engine of K 1600 GTL produces 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm of power and 180 Nm @ 5250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Black Smoke version, 1768 cc Petrol engine of Challenger Dark Horse produces 122.5 PS @ 5500 rpm of power and 178 Nm @ 3800 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW K 1600 has better performance.

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