BMW K 1600 GTL vs Indian Roadmaster

Indian Roadmaster Price starts at Rs. 43.48 Lakh which is Rs. 10.15 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 Roadmaster is 20 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW K 1600 is powered by 1649 cc engine , while Indian Roadmaster is powered by 1890 cc engine. BMW K 1600 is available in 2 different colours while Indian Roadmaster comes with 2 colours. The Comparison BMW K 1600 vs Indian Roadmaster can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

K 1600 GTL vs Roadmaster

Key Highlights K 1600 GTL STDRoadmaster Dark Horse Black Smoke
Engine Type Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 74 PS @ 5075 rpm
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K 1600 GTL vs Roadmaster Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW K 1600 GTL STDIndian Roadmaster Dark Horse Black Smoke
Rating
7 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 33.33 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 43.48 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder Thunderstroke 116
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 74 PS @ 5075 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW K 1600 GTL Colors
Indian Roadmaster Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 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. 1,19,070 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 70,146 K 1600 GTL Insurance Rs. 71,464 Roadmaster Insurance
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Engine Type
Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1649 cc
1890 cc
Max Power
160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
74 PS @ 5075 rpm
Max Torque
180 Nm @ 5250 rpm
171 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
72 mm
103.2 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
113 mm
No Of Cylinders
6
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Belt 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
20 kmpl
Top Speed
200 kmph
117 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-190/55-17
Front :-130/80-17 Rear :-180/60-16
Peak Power
160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
74 PS @ 5075 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
398 kg
Seat height
750 mm
673 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 Kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2489*1000*1490 mm3
2656*1022*1415 mm3
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1668 mm
Length
2489 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance
...
140 mm
Height
1490 mm
1415 mm
Width
1000 mm
1022 mm
Fuel Capacity
26.5 Liters
20.8 Liters
Kerb Weight
358 Kg
412 Kg
Total Weight
560 kg
628 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
750 mm
673 mm
Front Brake Diameter
...
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
300 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/ Cross-over, Apple CarPlay integration, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Tyre Pressure Monitoring, Weatherband, Smartphone Compatible Input, Lean Angle - 31°, Rake/Trail - 25°/150 mm ,Security System, 200 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Current Gear, 15 LED Telltale Indicators, High Beam, Check Engine, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Music control
...
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
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and 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
...
137 L
External Speakers
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
DRLs
...
Keyless Ignition

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW K 1600
  • Perfomrance
  • handling
  • quality
Indian Roadmaster
  • Looks
  • quality
  • features
  • performance
BMW K 1600
  • Price
Indian Roadmaster
  • Price

Is BMW K 1600 GTL Better Than Indian Roadmaster?

50% users have chosen BMW K 1600 GTL over Indian Roadmaster in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 19 users have also rated BMW K 1600 GTL and Indian Roadmaster on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences BMW K 1600 GTL is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and features in your bike. But Indian Roadmaster is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
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 Roadmaster K 1600 GTL
Mileage 3.4 3.7
Performance 3.8 3.7
Comfort 3.8 3.7
Maintenance 3.4 3.7
Features 3.8 3.7
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Which bike is best between BMW K 1600 GTL vs Indian Roadmaster?
As per the users experiences BMW K 1600 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and features in your bike. But Indian Roadmaster is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper BMW K 1600 GTL vs Indian Roadmaster?
The BMW K 1600 is cheaper than Indian Roadmaster by Rs. 10.15 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW K 1600 GTL vs Indian Roadmaster?
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 Dark Horse Black Smoke version, 1890 cc Petrol engine of Roadmaster produces 74 PS @ 5075 rpm of power and 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW K 1600 has better performance.

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