BMW K1600GTL vs Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT vs Indian Challenger Dark Horse Comparison

Updated: 08, Nov, 2023 09:07 AM

	BMW K1600GTL Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 33,00,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 4008 views All time: 53713 views	Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 39,20,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 3233 views All time: 8987 views	Indian Challenger Dark Horse Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 36,97,472 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 546 views All time: 549 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	358 kg	390 kg	377 kg
	Wheelbase
	1618 mm	1695 mm	1668 mm
	Overall Length
	2489 mm	2615 mm	2501 mm
	Overall Width
	1000 mm	905 mm	990 mm
	Overall Height
	1490-1580 mm	1430 mm	1346 mm
	Seat Height
	750 mm	745 mm	672 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	26.5 litres	21.1 litres	22.7 litres
	Reserve Fuel Capacity
	4 litres	NA	NA
	Permitted Total Weight
	560 kg	NA	NA
	Maximum Payload
	202 kg	NA	NA
	Inner Leg Curve
	1760 mm	NA	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start
		NA	NA
	Pillion Footrest
		NA	NA
	Step-up Seat/Split Seat
			NA
	Riding Modes
		NA	NA
	USB Charging

	Heated Grips
		NA
	Heated Seat
		NA	NA
	Power Socket
	12V Socket	NA	NA
	Cruise Control

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	BMW K1600GTL mileage is 16.95 kmpl (company-certified).	Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT mileage is 14 kmpl.	NA
	Top Speed
	BMW K1600GTL top speed is 200 kmph (company-claimed).	Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT top speed is 220 kmph (approximate).	NA
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	1649 cc	1833 cc	1768 cc
	Bore
	72 mm	73 mm	108 mm
	Stroke
	67.5 mm	73 mm	96.5 mm
	Compression Ratio
	12.2 : 1	10.5:1	11.0:1
	Number of Cylinders
	6	6	2
	Gearbox Type
	6-Speed, Helical, Gearbox	7-Speed Forward and Reverse DCT	NA
	Engine Details
	1649cc, Oil/Water-Cooled, Six-Cylinder, Four-Stroke, In-line Engine with Four Valves Per Cylinder	1833cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 24-Valve, SOHC Flat-6 Engine	1768cc, Liquid-Cooled, PowerPlus V-Twin Engine
	Maximum Power
	160 HP @ 6750 rpm	124 HP @ 5500 rpm	122 HP
	Maximum Torque
	180 Nm @ 5250 rpm	170 Nm @ 4500 rpm	178 Nm @ 3800 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	NA	NA
	Clutch
	Multiple-Disc Clutch in Oil Bath	(DCT) Hydraulic, Wet, Multiplate with Oil Pressure	Wet, Multi-Plate Assist
	Cooling
	Oil/Water Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
	Engine Management
	BMS-O with Throttle-by-Wire	NA	NA
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Fuel System
	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection Digital	PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection, Closed Loop/52 mm Dual Bore
	Final Drive
	Shaft Drive	Enclose Shaft	2.379:1
	Cylinder Configuration
	In-Line	NA	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Gear Indicator
		NA	NA
	Global Positioning System (GPS)
			NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	Analogue
	Trip Meter
	Digital-2	NA	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Analogue
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Similar Bikes
	Indian Challenger, Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT	Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Indian Springfield V-Twin, Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight, Harley-Davidson Road King	Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special, Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Elite, Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP, Honda Gold Wing, Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special, Ducati Panigale V4 SP2, Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Limited, Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse, BMW M 1000 RR
	Ride Modes
	Rain, Road and Dynamic Modes	Tour, Sport, Econ and Rain Modes	Selectable Ride Modes (Rain, Standard, Sport)
	Key Features
	Some of the key BMW K1600GTL features include - 10.25-Inch Colour-TFT Display with Connectivity and Integrated Map-Navigation (by BMW Motorrad Connected App), Audio System 2.0 with DAB+, SAT-Radio and Sound Profiles, Charging Storage for Mobile Phones (USB-C), Fully LED Headlight with Light Icon and Adaptive Cornering Light, Double Tone Fanfare, 4 Configurable Favorite Button Cluster, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), 3 Riding Modes Rain, Road and Dynamic, Engine Brake Control (MSR), Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment with Automatic Load Leveling), Hill Start Control (HSC Pro), Tyre Pressure Control (RDC), Heating Grips, Seat Heating, Side Cases, Top Case.	Some of the key Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT features include - 7-inch Full-Colour TFT Liquid Crystal Display Screen, Bluetooth Connectivity, Navigation with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB Type-C Sockets, Cruise Control with TBW and Riding Modes, All LED Lighting with Dual LED Fog Lights, Extended Electric Screen, Trunk Capacity From 5O to 61L, Airbag Equipped, The Electric Screen, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.	Some of the key Indian Challenger Dark Horse features include - 7" Touchscreen Powered by RIDE COMMAND with Navigation and Apple CarPlay Integration, Smart Lean Technology, Selectable Ride Modes, Locking Hard Saddlebags, Brembo Brakes, 81+ Litres of Storage, ABS, Keyless Ignition, Chassis Mounted Fairing, Adjustable Fairing Air Flow Vents, Power Windshield, Adjustable Air Vents, 12V Charging Port, LED Lighting Including Pathfinder LED Headlamp, Fairing-Mounted Instrument Cluster Featuring Analogue Speedometer and Tachometer with Fuel Gauge, Range, Odometer and Current Gear, 15 LED Telltale Indicators, Cruise Control Enabled, Cruise Control Set, Neutral, High Beam, Turn Signal, ABS, Check Engine, Low Tyre Pressure, Battery, Low Fuel, Security System, Low Engine Oil Pressure and MPH or km/h Unit Designation.
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light
		NA
	Voltage
	12V	12 V	NA
	Capacity
	16 Ah	20 Ah	NA
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	LED	NA	LED
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	LED	NA	LED
	Auxiliary Light
	LED Auxiliary Headlamps	NA	NA
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	NA	NA
	Alternator
	Three-Phase Alternator with 700 W (Nominal Power)	NA	NA
	Head Light
	LED (Adaptive Headlight)	LED	LED
	Tail Light
		LED	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA	NA
	Performance
		NA	NA
	Comfort
		NA	NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA	NA
	Features
		NA	NA
	Build Quality
		NA	NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres
			NA
	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
		NA	NA
	Front Brake
	320mm Dual Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers	320mm x 4.5mm Dual Hydraulic Disc with 6-Piston Calliper, Floating Rotors and Sintered Metal Pads	320mm Dual Semi-Floating Rotor Disc, 4 Piston Radial Calliper
	Alloy Wheels
			NA
	Rear Brake
	320mm Single Disc, Double-Piston Caliper	316mm x 11mm Ventilated Disc with 3-Piston Calliper and Sintered Metal Pads	298mm Single Floating Rotor Disc, 2 Piston Calliper
	Wheel Type
	Alloys	NA	Sport Contrast Cut with Indian Red Pin Stripe
	Front Wheel
	3.50 x 17“	NA	19" x 3.5"
	Rear Wheel
	6.00 x 17“	NA	16" x 5"
	Front Tyre
	120/70-ZR17	130/70-R18 M/C 63H	130/60-B19 66H
	Rear Tyre
	190/55-ZR17	200/55-R16 M/C 77H	180/60-R16 80H
	ABS
	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (Part-Integral, Slant-Layer-Optimized)
	Traction Control System
	Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)	NA	NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	BMW Motorrad Duolever, Central Spring Strut	Double Wishbone	Inverted Telescopic Fork
	Rear Suspension
	Cast Aluminum Single-Sided Swing Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, Central Spring Strut	Pro Link	Fox Single Shock with Hyd Adjust
	Frame (Chassis)
	Bridge-Type Frame, Cast Aluminum, Load-Bearing Engine	Aluminium Die-Cast, Twin Tube	NA
	Front Wheel Travel
	115 mm	NA	130 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	135 mm	NA	114 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Handle Bar
	Forged Handlebars (Optional)	NA	NA
	Emission (Co2)
	137 g/km	127 g/km	NA
	Caster
	106.4 mm	30.5°	NA
	Steering Angle
	62.2°	NA	NA
	Stability
	Steering Stabiliser	NA	NA
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Tourer	Cruiser	Power Cruisers
	Bike Variant
	2024 BMW K1600GTL	2024 Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT	2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse
	Latest Price in India
	2024 BMW K1600GTL price is Rs 33 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT price is Rs 39.20 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse price is Rs 33.83 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	Official Tagline
	Travelling Together	The Art of Luxury Touring	Black On Black On Black.
	Colour Options
	Black and Monolith Metallic, Black Storm Metallic, Option 719 Mineral White Metallic with Stripes	Graphite Black	Black Smoke, Titanium Smoke, Indy Red/Black Metallic, Storm Blue/Black Metallic
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2024 BMW K1600GTL on road price is Rs 37.98 lakh in Delhi, Rs 39.27 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 38.44 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 38.94 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT on road price is Rs 45.12 lakh in Delhi, Rs 46.65 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 45.67 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 46.26 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Honda dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse on road price is Rs 42.56 lakh in Delhi, Rs 44 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 43.08 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 43.63 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Indian Motorcycle dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
	Engine Brake Control (EBC)
		NA	NA