Indian Chieftain Limited vs BMW K 1600 GTL

Should you buy Indian Chieftain Limited 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 Chieftain Limited price in is Rs 34,25,556 (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 Chieftain Limited in 3 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 Chieftain Limited tallies 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..The Indian Chieftain Limited Mileage is around 20 kmpl, while the BMW K 1600 GTL Mileage is around 16.94 kmpl.

Chieftain Limited vs K 1600 GTL

Key Highlights	Chieftain Limited	K 1600 GTL
Mileage (Overall)	20 kmpl	16.94 kmpl
Max Power	-	160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Super Bikes
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder

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Basic Information	Indian Chieftain Limited	BMW K 1600 GTL
On-Road Price	Rs.37,71,198* Onwards	Rs.39,20,700* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	20 kmpl	16.94 kmpl
Max Power	-	160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
User Rating	5.0 Based on Indian Chieftain Limited Reviews	4.3 Based on BMW K 1600 GTL Reviews
Body Type	Tourer Bikes	Super Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 1,03,258 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.71,598 Chieftain Limited Insurance	Rs.73,740 K 1600 GTL Insurance
Colours	Ruby MetallicThunder Black PearlDark Walnut	Black Storm MetallicGravity Blue Metallic
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Indian Chieftain Limited

BMW K 1600 GTL

On-Road Price

Rs.37,71,198* Onwards

Rs.39,20,700* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

20 kmpl

16.94 kmpl

Max Power

160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm

User Rating

5.0

Based on Indian Chieftain Limited Reviews

4.3

Based on BMW K 1600 GTL Reviews

Body Type

Tourer Bikes

Super Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 1,03,258

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.71,598
Chieftain Limited Insurance

Rs.73,740
K 1600 GTL Insurance

Colours

Ruby MetallicThunder Black PearlDark Walnut

Black Storm MetallicGravity Blue Metallic

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Thunderstroke 116	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder
Displacement	1890 cc	1649 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	6
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	2	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate, Assist	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	103.2 mm	72 mm
Stroke	113 mm	67.5 mm
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	12.2:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	171 Nm @ 3000 rpm	180 Nm @ 5250 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only,Remote Start	Self Start Only,Remote Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Thunderstroke 116

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

Displacement

1890 cc

1649 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Oil Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Keyless Ignition	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold	-	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Clock	-	Yes
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Rear Footpegs	-	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	Digital	Digital
External Fuel Filling	-	Yes
Riding Modes	Sports,Touring,Yes	Rain,Road,Dynamic
Traction Control	-	Yes
Quickshifter	-	Yes
Windscreen	Yes	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Exhaust - Split dual exhaust w/ cross-over, Apple CarPlay integration, Highway Bars, Rear Cylinder Deactivation, 100 Watt Audio System with AM/FM, Average Fuel Economy, Ambient Air Temperature, Gear Position Display, Engine Hours Of Operation, Radio Information Display, Check Engine, Security System	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

Digital

External Fuel Filling

Riding Modes

Sports,Touring,Yes

Rain,Road,Dynamic

Performance
Overall Mileage	20 kmpl	16.94 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	185 kmph	200 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

20 kmpl

16.94 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

185 kmph

200 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	20.8 L	26.5 L
Width	1023 mm	1000 mm
Length	2506 mm	2489 mm
Height	1372 mm	1490 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	4 L
Ground Clearance	130 mm	-
Wheelbase	1668 mm	1618 mm
Dry Weight	359 kg	-
Kerb Weight	373 kg	358 kg
Gross Weight	628 Kg	560 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	202 Kg
Seat height	650 mm	750 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

20.8 L

26.5 L

Width

1023 mm

1000 mm

Length

2506 mm

2489 mm

Height

1372 mm

1490 mm

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

Headlight

Halogen

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	300 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Size	300 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

300 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

300 mm

320 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

42 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

42 psi

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

Underpinnings

Frame

Cast Aluminum Frame

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

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User Reviews of Comparison

Chieftain Limited
K 1600 GTL

A
aniket on Feb 28, 2020
5.0
Awesome bike.
This is a legendary bike none of the bikes can be compared with this.
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Indian Chieftain Limited Reviews

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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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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
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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 Chieftain Limited and BMW K 1600 GTL

Q) Which bike is better Indian Chieftain Limited or BMW K 1600 GTL?

A) As per our average user rating, Indian Chieftain Limited has a score of 5.0/5 while BMW K 1600 GTL has rate of 4.3 /5.

Q) Which bike among Indian Chieftain Limited and BMW K 1600 GTL is cheaper?

A) Indian Chieftain Limited price starts at Rs 34,25,556 & BMW K 1600 GTL price starts at Rs 35,62,000 in Delhi . Indian Chieftain Limited is cheaper between these.

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