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BMW K 1600 GTL Vs Indian Chief Dark Horse comparison

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Indian Chief Dark Horse Price
Ex-Showroom Price
New Delhi
₹ 36.09 Lakh
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₹ 23.41 Lakh
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BMW K 1600 GTL Vs Indian Chief Dark Horse Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the K 1600 GTL Vs Chief Dark Horse on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

K 1600 GTL Vs Chief Dark Horse – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Indian Chief Dark Horse in New Delhi starts at ₹ 23.41 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 23.54 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, BMW K 1600 GTL price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 36.09 Lakh.

SummaryBMW K 1600 GTLIndian Chief Dark Horse
Price₹ 36.09 Lakh₹ 23.41 Lakh
ManufacturerBMWIndian
Body TypeCruiserCruiser
Mileage13.00 KM/L20.00 KM/L
Power160.4 bhp122 bhp
Engine1649.0 CC1890.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

K 1600 GTL Vs Chief Dark Horse – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Indian Chief Dark Horse base engine returns 20 KM/L. The BMW K 1600 GTL base returns 13 KM/L.

K 1600 GTL Vs Chief Dark Horse – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Indian Chief Dark Horse gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW K 1600 GTL comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type Oil/Water-Cooled, Six-Cylinder, Four-Stroke, In-Line EngineAir-cooled Thunderstroke 116 V-twin
Engine CC 1649.0 CC1890.0 CC
Engine Power 160.4122
Max Torque 180162.00
Top Speed 200 kmph185 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard Fuel InjectionBS6
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System Water CooledLiquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery Fuel InjectionClosed Loop Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism Self StartSelf Start

Dimension and Weight

Length 2489 mm2286 mm
Width 1000 mm992 mm
Height 1465 mm1253 mm
Wheelbase 1618 mm1626 mm
Ground Clearance 146 mm125 mm
Kerb Weight 358 kg304 kg
Seat Height 750 mm662 mm
Chassis Type Bridge-Type, Cast AluminiumSteel Tube Frame With Cast Aluminum Subframe
Exhaust N/ADual Exhaust w/ Crossover

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 26.5 L15.1 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 4.0 LN/A
Mileage 13.00 KM/L20.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 448 km302 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension Motorrad DuoleverTelescopic Fork / 132 Mm
Rear Suspension Cast Aluminium Single-sided Swing ArmDual Shocks W/ Adjustable Preload / 75 Mm
Front Brake Type DiscSingle / Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Front Disc/Drum Size 320 mm300 mm
Rear Brake Type DiscSingle /Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Rear Disc/Drum Size 320 mm300 mm
Tyre Type TubelessTubeless
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR 17Pirelli Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Rear Tyre 190/55 ZR 17Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Wheel Type Cast AluminiumMachine Highlighted Cast Black

Standard Features

Instrument ConsoleTFT DigitalNo
OdometerDigitalNo
SpeedometerDigitalAnalogue
Fuel GaugeYesYes
Start MechanismSelf-StartNo
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes
Stand IndicatorYesNo
Tripmeter CounttickYes
Tripmeter TypeDigitalDigital
TachometerDigitalDigital
Low Battery IndicatorYesYes
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder IndicatorYesNo
Pillion Seat TypeStep-Up SeatNo
Remote KeyYesNo
Cruise ControlYesNo
12V Charge Port-tick
4 Round Ride Command-tick
Keyless Ignition-tick
Rear Cylinder Deactivation-tick

Safety Features

Traction ControlYesNo
ABSDual-ChannelNo
Engine Kill SwitchYesYes
Anti-TheftYesNo

Electricals

Head LightLEDLED
Tail LightLEDLED
Turn Signal LampYesYes
DRLsYesYes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)YesYes
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone ConnectivityYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
GPS & NavigationYesYes
USB Charging PortYesYes
SOSYesYes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty3 Years2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty3 Years2 Years, Unlimited Miles

Additonal Features

Key Features

USB charge port-tick

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