Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs BMW K 1600 GTL

Should you buy Indian Challenger Dark Horse or BMW K 1600 GTL Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Indian Challenger Dark Horse price in is Rs 37,97,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW K 1600 GTL price in is Rs 35,62,000 (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the power and torque of K 1600 GTL stand at 160.4 PS and 180 Nm respectively. Indian offers the Challenger Dark Horse in 1 colours whereas the BMW K 1600 GTL comes in 2 colours. Out of 6 user reviews, K 1600 GTL scores 4.3 whereas the Indian Challenger Dark Horse tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 3 user reviews..

Challenger Dark Horse vs K 1600 GTL

Key Highlights	Challenger Dark Horse	K 1600 GTL
Mileage	-	16.94 kmpl
Max Power	-	160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Super Bikes
Engine Type	PowerPlus	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder

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Basic Information	Indian Challenger Dark Horse	BMW K 1600 GTL
On-Road Price	Rs.41,78,188* Onwards	Rs.39,20,700* Onwards
Mileage	-	16.94 kmpl
Max Power	-	160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
User Rating	4.3 Based on Indian Challenger Dark Horse Reviews	4.3 Based on BMW K 1600 GTL Reviews
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Super Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 1,14,392 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 1,07,350 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.77,428 Challenger Dark Horse Insurance	Rs.73,740 K 1600 GTL Insurance
Colours	BlackView All Colours	Black Storm MetallicGravity Blue MetallicView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Indian Challenger Dark Horse

BMW K 1600 GTL

On-Road Price

Rs.41,78,188* Onwards

Rs.39,20,700* Onwards

Mileage

16.94 kmpl

Max Power

160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm

User Rating

4.3

Based on Indian Challenger Dark Horse Reviews

4.3

Based on BMW K 1600 GTL Reviews

Body Type

Adventure Tourer Bikes

Super Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 1,14,392

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 1,07,350

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.77,428
Challenger Dark Horse Insurance

Rs.73,740
K 1600 GTL Insurance

Colours

BlackView All Colours

Black Storm MetallicGravity Blue MetallicView All Colours

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	PowerPlus	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder
Displacement	1834 cc	1649 cc
Number Of Cylinders	-	6
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	-	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate Assist	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Gearbox	-	6 Speed
Bore	110 mm	72 mm
Stroke	96.5 mm	67.5 mm
Compression Ratio	11.4:1	12.2:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	181.4 Nm @ 3800 rpm	180 Nm @ 5250 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only,Remote Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

PowerPlus

Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder

Displacement

1834 cc

1649 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Oil Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Keyless Ignition	-	Yes
Hill Hold	-	Yes
Speedometer	-	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Tripmeter	Analogue	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	-	Yes
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Analogue and Digital

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Analog	Digital
External Fuel Filling	-	Yes
Riding Modes	-	Rain,Road,Dynamic
Traction Control	-	Yes
Quickshifter	-	Yes
Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	-	ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, On-board Computer, Audio, Sat Radio, Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Analog

Digital

External Fuel Filling

Riding Modes

Rain,Road,Dynamic

Performance
Overall Mileage	-	16.94 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	-	200 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

16.94 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

200 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	22.7 L	26.5 L
Width	1063 mm	1000 mm
Length	2503 mm	2489 mm
Height	1237 mm	1490 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	4 L
Ground Clearance	137 mm	-
Wheelbase	1668 mm	1618 mm
Dry Weight	372 kg	-
Kerb Weight	388 kg	358 kg
Gross Weight	628 kg	560 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	202 Kg
Seat height	672 mm	750 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.7 L

26.5 L

Width

1063 mm

1000 mm

Length

2503 mm

2489 mm

Height

1237 mm

1490 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
Alternator	-	Three-phase alternator with 700 W (nominal power)
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	320 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Size	298 mm	320 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	42 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

298 mm

320 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

42 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

42 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	-	Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine

Underpinnings

Frame

Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine

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User Reviews of Comparison

Challenger Dark Horse
K 1600 GTL

A
abhay on May 28, 2025
4.3
Good recommendable bike
It overall good bike but it little bit heavy depends upon person to person, also milege is over all average , but driveing experience is very good and it's very recommended to person who travels for long drive like mountain region for that purpose it and it's maintenance cost is not that much high it's good to use atleast once in a life I am very satisfied with this bike
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suresh on May 15, 2024
4.7
The bike is super and
The bike is super and the malej also nice the bike look is a the sports bike like have and I'm read also this bike
B
bhaumik on Nov 27, 2023
4.0
For Long Drives
The stylish appearance makes the bike heart-touching. It has a good capacity for long drives and is suitable for adventurous travel in remote areas.
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G
gnana on Dec 04, 2024
4.3
Bmw k1600 is the best comfort bike to travel long
The best comfort i found in this bike. It worth the price. It has 1649cc engine and seating heated features. It has luggage space. The mileage of bmw k1600 is 16kmpl. 26.5litters fuel tank. And has electric Suspension adjustment And has ABS Pro This is one of the best Bike. I have seen in my life.
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1
G
gan on May 06, 2024
5.0
nice bike i
Hallo this is nice bike and I love this bike I ride this bike I never see this type of bike and I love this bike
1
R
rohan on May 05, 2024
4.3
Comfortability and Drive
The Bike is amazing and very comfortable for long Drive and moto vlogger. The BMW K 1600 GTL is loaded with features for luxury touring but it's all built around that big, six-cylinder engine
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1
A
ayaan on May 05, 2024
4.2
☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
The bike very good and the bike is may favourite and iam so happy and today is my birthday and thanks
R
rishi on May 01, 2024
4.0
good bike best
It is overall good but sometimes it makes noise . Also it is very heavy anduties difficult to ride.but overall good
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FAQs on Indian Challenger Dark Horse and BMW K 1600 GTL

Q) Which bike is better Indian Challenger Dark Horse or BMW K 1600 GTL?

A) As per our average user rating, Indian Challenger Dark Horse has a score of 4.3/5 while BMW K 1600 GTL has rate of 4.3 /5.

Q) Which bike among Indian Challenger Dark Horse and BMW K 1600 GTL is cheaper?

A) Indian Challenger Dark Horse price starts at Rs 37,97,000 & BMW K 1600 GTL price starts at Rs 35,62,000 in Delhi . BMW K 1600 GTL is cheaper between these.

Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs BMW K 1600 GTL

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