BMW K 1600 vs Ducati Panigale V4
K 1600 vs Panigale V4
Key Highlights | BMW K 1600 | Ducati Panigale V4 |
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Price | Rs.33.33 Lakh | Rs.29.99 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 1649 cc | 1103 cc |
Power | 158 bhp @ 6750 rpm | 212.5 bhp @ 13000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 17 kmpl | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
K 1600 specifications | Panigale V4 specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 37.86 Lakh Price Breakup | 34.07 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | - | 3.6 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26.5 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 1649 cc | 1103 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
K 1600 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Panigale V4 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front: 4 Piston & Rear - 2 Piston | Fixed |
Front Disc Size | 320 | 330 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Fully Adjustable Showa BPF Fork |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 psi | - |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | ZR17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 psi | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | ZR17 |
Wheel Type | Cast Aluminium | Alloy |
Front Suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | Fully Adjustable Showa BPF Fork |
Rear Suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 190/55 ZR 17 | 200/60 ZR17 |
Front Type | Disc | Disc |
Instrumentation
K 1600 Instrumentation | Panigale V4 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Fuel Injection | Digital |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | - | Digital |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
K 1600 Exterior | Panigale V4 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
K 1600 Warranty | Panigale V4 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 3 years/Unlimited Kms | - |
Body & Suspension
K 1600 Body & Suspension | Panigale V4 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | - | Aluminum alloy Front Frame with optimized stiffnesses |
Engine & Transmission
K 1600 Engine & Transmission | Panigale V4 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down & 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Ignition | CDI | - |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | Yes |
Engine Capacity | 1649 cc | 1103 cc |
Engine Type | Oil/Watercooled 4 -Stroke In-Line 6 - Cylinder Engine | Desmosedici Stradale 90? V4& counter-rotating crankshaft& 4 Desmodromic timing& 4 valves per cylinder& liquid-cooled |
No. of Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 1649 kwh | - |
Top Speed | - | 299 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 72x67.5 | 81 mm x 53.5 mm |
Charging Socket | 12V | - |
Configuration | 12.2:1 | 14.0:1 |
Cooling type | Water/Oil Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Petrol | - |
Comfort & Convenience
K 1600 Comfort & Convenience | Panigale V4 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | Yes | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | No |
Riding Modes | Rain,Road & Dynamic | Yes |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | - | Yes |
Console Type | - | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
K 1600 Safety | Panigale V4 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | - |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | - | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | No |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Dual Channel |
Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | - | Yes |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Dynamic | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
K 1600 Dimensions & Capacity | Panigale V4 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2470 mm | - |
Width | 1000 mm | - |
Height | 1440 mm | - |
Wheelbase | 1618 mm | 1485 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26.5 Litres | 17 Litres |
Body Type | Tourer | Sports Bike |
Seat Height | 750 mm | 850 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 344 kg | 187 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
K 1600 Entertainment & Communication | Panigale V4 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | - | No |
Pros & Cons
K 1600 Pros & Cons | Panigale V4 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of BMW K 1600 and Ducati Panigale V4
Safety
K 1600 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Brake Assist. Panigale V4 has Pass Light, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System, Power Modes, Brake Assist.
Comfort & Convenience
BMW K 1600 has features like Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Backrest, Average Speed Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Ducati Panigale V4, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Riding Modes, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
BMW K 1600 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Panigale V4 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
BMW K 1600 has a 26.5 Litres fuel tank with 1440 mm seat height. Ducati Panigale V4 has seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.