BMW K1600GTL vs Triumph Rocket III Roadster Comparison

Updated: 26, Nov, 2019 11:56 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 32,00,000
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₹ 21,91,700
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
358 kg367 kg
Wheelbase
1618 mm1695 mm
Overall Length
2489 mm2500 mm
Overall Width
1000 mm970 mm
Overall Height
1490-1580 mm1165 mm
Seat Height
750 mm750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 litres24 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity
4 litresNA
Permitted Total Weight
560 kgNA
Maximum Payload
202 kgNA
Inner Leg Curve
1760 mmNA

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 SocketNA
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 cc2294 cc
Bore
72 mm101.6 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm94.3 mm
Compression Ratio
12.2 : 1NA
Number of Cylinders
63
Gearbox Type
6-Speed, Helical, GearboxNA
Engine Details
1649cc, Oil/Water-Cooled, Six-Cylinder, Four-Stroke, In-line Engine with Four Valves Per CylinderLiquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Maximum Power
160 HP @ 6750 rpm145.5 Bhp @ 5750 rpm
Maximum Torque
180 Nm @ 5250 rpm221 Nm @ 2750 rpm
Number of Gears
65
Clutch
Multiple-Disc Clutch in Oil BathWet, multi-plate
Cooling
Oil/Water CooledLiquid Cooling
Engine Management
BMS-O with Throttle-by-WireNA
Emission Norms
BS6-CompliantNA
Fuel System
Electronic Intake Pipe Injection DigitalMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with twin butterflies and progressive linkage on primary butterflies
Final Drive
Shaft DriveShaft
Cylinder Configuration
In-LineNA

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Gear Indicator
NA
Global Positioning System (GPS)
NA
Fuel Gauge
DigitalAnalog
Tachometer
DigitalAnalog
Trip Meter
Digital-2Digital
Speedometer
DigitalAnalog

KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS

Braking System
2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)NA
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Indian Challenger, Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, Honda Gold Wing Tour DCTNA
Ride Modes
Rain, Road and Dynamic ModesNA
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
12VNA
Capacity
16 AhNA
Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
NA
Turn Signal Light (Front)
LEDNA
Turn Signal Light (Rear)
LEDNA
Auxiliary Light
LED Auxiliary HeadlampsNA
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance 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 CalipersTwin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers
Alloy Wheels
Rear Brake
320mm Single Disc, Double-Piston CaliperSingle 316mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calipers
Wheel Type
AlloysAlloys
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-ZR17150/80 R17
Rear Tyre
190/55-ZR17240/50 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 StrutKayaba 43mm upside down forks
Rear Suspension
Cast Aluminum Single-Sided Swing Arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, Central Spring StrutKayaba black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload
Frame (Chassis)
Bridge-Type Frame, Cast Aluminum, Load-Bearing EngineTubular steel, twin spine
Front Wheel Travel
115 mm120 mm
Rear Wheel Travel
135 mm105 mm

Miscellaneous Information

Handle Bar
Forged Handlebars (Optional)NA
Emission (Co2)
137 g/kmNA
Caster
106.4 mmNA
Steering Angle
62.2°NA
Stability
Steering StabiliserNA

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
TourerCruiser
Bike Variant
2023 BMW K1600GTLTriumph 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
AvailableDiscontinued
Official Tagline
Travelling TogetherExtraordinary. Unique. Ultimate. Legendary.
Colour Options
Black and Monolith Metallic, Black Storm Metallic, Option 719 Mineral White Metallic with StripesPhantom Black, Matt Phantom Black
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Engine Brake Control (EBC)
NA

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