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BMW K 1600 B 2022 vs. Indian Chieftain Limited 2021

BMW K 1600 B 2022

BMW K 1600 B 2022

Indian Chieftain Limited 2021

Indian Chieftain Limited 2021

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Overview - BMW K 1600 B 2022 vs Indian Chieftain Limited 2021

BMW K 1600 B 2022

BMW K 1600 B 2022

Indian Chieftain Limited 2021

Indian Chieftain Limited 2021

Technical Specifications BMW K 1600 B 2022 compared to Indian Chieftain Limited 2021

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Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore72 mmBore103.2 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke113 mm
TorqueTorque180 NmTorque168 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,250 rpmRpm at Torque2,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.2 Compression Ratio11
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders6Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,649 ccmDisplacement1,890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionDuoleverFront suspensionTelescopic fork
TravelTravel115 mmTravel119 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel125 mmTravel114 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height60 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,470 mmLength2,506 mm
WidthWidth1,000 mmWidth1,000 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,618 mmWheelbase1,668 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height750 mmSeat Height650 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)344 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)375 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity26.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20.8 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1600 B 2022

BMW K 1600 B 2022

The BMW 6-cylinder glides over the road in 2022 with a lot of elegance and a lot of equipment. This time, the new headlight technology was outstanding. The engine tuning and the new ESA chassis are also well done this time. Surprisingly, the wind protection is not perfect and perfectionists will miss an adaptive cruise control. The sovereign 6-cylinder is in the form of its life in the current model year. One enjoys the engine in every situation. The K 1600 B looks much more relaxed than the K 1600 GT, but it is agile enough to be a lot of fun on intensive tours. It loses only a little of its agility and lean angle freedom due to its coolness and remains a practical motorbike.

Great combination of casual seating position and dynamic handling

Smooth engine

Great engine response

Motorcycle accessible and easy to use overall despite imposing appearance

Outstanding headlight technology

Great display - always easy to read

Comprehensive integration of mobile phone into vehicle

Full map navigation via BMW Connected App

Good balance between stability and handling

Neutral ride

Good brakes and stable ride

Good handling

Good handling.

Connection from mobile phone to vehicle works well in most cases - but when things go wrong it gets annoying

buttons and switches in the cockpit are not backlit

no adaptive cruise control - which you would expect from a touring motorbike in this league

mobile phone compartment snagged from time to time during the test - be careful when stuffing in mobile phones that are too large.

Indian Chieftain Limited 2021

Indian Chieftain Limited 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW K 1600 B vs Indian Chieftain Limited

Price BMW K 1600 B

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Price Indian Chieftain Limited

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