BMW K1600GTL vs Triumph Rocket III Roadster Comparison

Updated: 26, Nov, 2019 11:56 AM

	BMW K1600GTL Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 32,00,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 211 views All time: 49916 views	Triumph Rocket III Roadster Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 21,91,700 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 91 views All time: 130213 views	Add a Bike to compare
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	358 kg	367 kg
	Wheelbase
	1618 mm	1695 mm
	Overall Length
	2489 mm	2500 mm
	Overall Width
	1000 mm	970 mm
	Overall Height
	1490-1580 mm	1165 mm
	Seat Height
	750 mm	750 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	26.5 litres	24 litres
	Reserve Fuel Capacity
	4 litres	NA
	Permitted Total Weight
	560 kg	NA
	Maximum Payload
	202 kg	NA
	Inner Leg Curve
	1760 mm	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Riding Modes
		NA
	USB Charging
		NA
	Heated Grips
		NA
	Heated Seat
		NA
	Power Socket
	12V Socket	NA
	Cruise Control
		NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	BMW K1600GTL mileage is 16.95 kmpl (company-certified).	13 kmpl (approx.)
	Top Speed
	BMW K1600GTL top speed is 200 kmph (company-claimed).	NA
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	1649 cc	2294 cc
	Bore
	72 mm	101.6 mm
	Stroke
	67.5 mm	94.3 mm
	Compression Ratio
	12.2 : 1	NA
	Number of Cylinders
	6	3
	Gearbox Type
	6-Speed, Helical, Gearbox	NA
	Engine Details
	1649cc, Oil/Water-Cooled, Six-Cylinder, Four-Stroke, In-line Engine with Four Valves Per Cylinder	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
	Maximum Power
	160 HP @ 6750 rpm	145.5 Bhp @ 5750 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	180 Nm @ 5250 rpm	221 Nm @ 2750 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	5
	Clutch
	Multiple-Disc Clutch in Oil Bath	Wet, multi-plate
	Cooling
	Oil/Water Cooled	Liquid Cooling
	Engine Management
	BMS-O with Throttle-by-Wire	NA
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	NA
	Fuel System
	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection Digital	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with twin butterflies and progressive linkage on primary butterflies
	Final Drive
	Shaft Drive	Shaft
	Cylinder Configuration
	In-Line	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Gear Indicator
		NA
	Global Positioning System (GPS)
		NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Analog
	Tachometer
	Digital	Analog
	Trip Meter
	Digital-2	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Analog
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	NA
	Similar Bikes
	Indian Challenger, Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT	NA
	Ride Modes
	Rain, Road and Dynamic Modes	NA
	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.	Biggest Production Engine, Very Impressive Torque, Fuel Injection, Low Seat Height, ABS, Huge Fuel Tank
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Voltage
	12V	NA
	Capacity
	16 Ah	NA
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
		NA
	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	LED	NA
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	LED	NA
	Auxiliary Light
	LED Auxiliary Headlamps	NA
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
	Alternator
	Three-Phase Alternator with 700 W (Nominal Power)	NA
	Head Light
	LED (Adaptive Headlight)	NA
	Tail Light
		NA
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design

	Performance

	Comfort

	Fuel Economy

	Features

	Build Quality

BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
		NA
	Front Brake
	320mm Dual Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers	Twin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	320mm Single Disc, Double-Piston Caliper	Single 316mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calipers
	Wheel Type
	Alloys	Alloys
	Front Wheel
	3.50 x 17“	Cast aluminium alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5"
	Rear Wheel
	6.00 x 17“	Cast aluminium alloy 5 spoke, 16 x 7.5"
	Front Tyre
	120/70-ZR17	150/80 R17
	Rear Tyre
	190/55-ZR17	240/50 R16
	ABS
	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (Part-Integral, Slant-Layer-Optimized)
	Traction Control System
	Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)	NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	BMW Motorrad Duolever, Central Spring Strut	Kayaba 43mm upside down forks
	Rear Suspension
	Cast Aluminum Single-Sided Swing Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, Central Spring Strut	Kayaba black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload
	Frame (Chassis)
	Bridge-Type Frame, Cast Aluminum, Load-Bearing Engine	Tubular steel, twin spine
	Front Wheel Travel
	115 mm	120 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	135 mm	105 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Handle Bar
	Forged Handlebars (Optional)	NA
	Emission (Co2)
	137 g/km	NA
	Caster
	106.4 mm	NA
	Steering Angle
	62.2°	NA
	Stability
	Steering Stabiliser	NA
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Tourer	Cruiser
	Bike Variant
	2023 BMW K1600GTL	Triumph Rocket III Roadster
	Latest Price in India
	2023 BMW K1600GTL price is Rs 32 lakh (ex-showroom).	Triumph Rocket III Roadster was priced at INR 21.92 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Discontinued
	Official Tagline
	Travelling Together	Extraordinary. Unique. Ultimate. Legendary.
	Colour Options
	Black and Monolith Metallic, Black Storm Metallic, Option 719 Mineral White Metallic with Stripes	Phantom Black, Matt Phantom Black
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
	Engine Brake Control (EBC)
		NA