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BMW K 1600 vs Ducati Panigale V4

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, BMW K 1600 or Ducati Panigale V4? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between K 1600 and Panigale V4. BMW K 1600 Price starts at Rs.29.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for B and Ducati Panigale V4 Price starts at Rs.27.73 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. BMW K 1600 is 6 cylinder, 1649 cc Engine can generate 158 bhp @ 6750 rpm power whereas Ducati Panigale V4 is a 4 cylinder, 1103 cc Engine can generate 158.5 kw @13000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, K 1600 provides a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model), and Panigale V4 has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model). BMW K 1600 is available in N/A colours & 3 variants whereas Ducati Panigale V4 is available in 3 colours & 2 variants.

K 1600 vs Panigale V4

Key HighlightsBMW K 1600Ducati Panigale V4
PriceRs.29.90 LakhRs.27.73 Lakh
Engine Capacity1649 cc1103 cc
Power158 bhp @ 6750 rpm158.5 kw @13000 rpm
Mileage/Range17 kmpl15 kmpl
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BMW K 1600 B bike
B
Rs. 29.90 Lakh
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Ducati Panigale V4 STD bike
STD
Rs. 27.73 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
33.97 Lakh
Price Breakup
31.50 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
-
3.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Chain Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Displacement
1649 cc
1103 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front: 4 Piston & Rear - 2 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
330
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
42 psi
33
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
33
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
42 psi
30
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
30
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium
Alloy
Front Suspension
BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Fully adjustable Showr BP Fork 43 mm Cheomed Inner tubes
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Fully adjustable Sach Unit
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR 17
120/70 - ZR17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
check
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
Fuel Injection
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
-
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 years/Unlimited Kms
2 Years or Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

Colors
-
Images
Frame Type
-
Aluminum alloy Front Frame with optimized stiffnesses"

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down & 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
-
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
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
Chain Drive
Battery Capacity
1649 kwh
0.084 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
Electronic Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
check
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Rain,Road & Dynamic
4
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
-
check
Console Type
-
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
-
Pass Light
-
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
check
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
-
4
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
Dynamic
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2470 mm
2110 mm
Width
1000 mm
806 mm
Height
1440 mm
1132 mm
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1469 mm
Ground Clearance
-
122 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 Litres
17 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.8 Litres
Body Type
Tourer
Sports Bike
Seat Height
750 mm
850 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
344 kg
198.5 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Electronically adjustable suspension for S variant.
  • Gets heated grip.
  • Several riding modes.
Cons
  • Expensive to maintain.
  • Limited service outlets.
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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 Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

BMW K 1600 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Backrest, Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator and Ducati Panigale V4, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

BMW K 1600 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Panigale V4 comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission.

Dimensions

BMW K 1600 has a 26.5 Litres fuel tank with 1440 mm seat height. Ducati Panigale V4 has 1132 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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