BMW K 1600 Grand America vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse

BMW K 1600 Grand America Price starts at Rs. 33.00 Lakh which is Rs. 1.00 Lakh costlier than base model of Indian Chieftain Dark Horse priced at Rs. 31.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW K 1600 Grand America is 16.9 kmpl whereas the mileage of Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is 15.30 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW K 1600 Grand America is powered by 1649 cc engine , while Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is powered by 1890 cc engine. BMW K 1600 Grand America is available in 2 different colours while Indian Chieftain Dark Horse comes with 3 colours. The Comparison BMW K 1600 Grand America vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

K 1600 Grand America vs Chieftain Dark Horse

Key Highlights K 1600 Grand America STDChieftain Dark Horse Icon Dirt Track 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 122 PS
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Basic Info BMW K 1600 Grand America STDIndian Chieftain Dark Horse Icon Dirt Track Smoke
Rating
3 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 33.00 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 31.99 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 122 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW K 1600 Grand America Colors
Indian Chieftain 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) Cast Aluminium Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only,Remote Start Self Start Only,Remote Start
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 90,353 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 87,615 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 69,628 K 1600 Grand America Insurance Rs. 64,471 Chieftain 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
Thunderstroke 116
Engine Displacement
1649 cc
1890 cc
Max Power
160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
122 PS
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 (City)
...
13.54 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
15.30 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
16.9 kmpl
13.54 kmpl
Top Speed
162 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 PS
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminium
Alloy

Dry Weight
...
359 kg
Seat height
750 mm
650 mm
Load carrying capacity
193 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2560*1000*1440 mm3
2506*1023*1372 mm3
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1668 mm
Length
2560 mm
2506 mm
Ground Clearance
...
130 mm
Height
1440 mm
1372 mm
Width
1000 mm
1023 mm
Fuel Capacity
26.5 Liters
20.8 Liters
Kerb Weight
367 Kg
373 Kg
Total Weight
560 kg
628 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
750 mm
650 mm
Front Brake Diameter
...
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
300 mm

Additional Features
ABS Pro, Dynamic ESA, Steering Stabiliser, Multi-controller, Tyre Pressure Control, On-board Computer, Radio Software 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, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Front and Rear Tire Pressure, Engine Hours Of Operation, Security System, Remote-locking Hard Saddlebags, Smartphone Compatible Input
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 16AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Alternator
Three-phase alternator with 700 W
...

Cruise Control
Frame
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Lightweight Cast Aluminium
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Tourer 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
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
External Fuel Filling
...
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
Passenger Footrest
Underseat storage
...
68 L
External Speakers
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Switchable ABS
...
DRLs
...
Keyless Ignition

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • Gorgeous styling
  • Refined engine
  • Long list of features
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse
  • 377kg kerb weight
  • Engine heat while riding in traffic
  • Eye-watering price tag
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Which bike is best between BMW K 1600 Grand America vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
As per the users experiences BMW K 1600 Grand America is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and features in your bike. But Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper BMW K 1600 Grand America vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is cheaper than BMW K 1600 Grand America by Rs. 1.00 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW K 1600 Grand America vs Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
For the STD version, 1649 cc Petrol engine of K 1600 Grand America produces 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm of power and 180 Nm @ 5250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Icon Dirt Track Smoke version, 1890 cc Petrol engine of Chieftain Dark Horse produces 122 PS of power and 171 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW K 1600 Grand America has better performance.

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