BMW K 1600 GTL vs Ducati Panigale V4

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Ducati Panigale V4 price starts at Rs. 32.70 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.92 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW K 1600 GTL, priced at Rs. 35.62 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the K 1600 GTL offers a claimed 16.94 kmpl, while the Panigale V4 delivers 15.38 kmpl. On the performance front, the K 1600 GTL uses a 1649cc engine producing 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm and the Panigale V4 a 1103cc engine producing 218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm. If you're deciding between the K 1600 GTL and Panigale V4, the Panigale V4 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the K 1600 GTL stands out for mileage.

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K 1600 GTL vs Panigale V4 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW K 1600 GTLDucati Panigale V4
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 35.62 LakhRs. 32.70 Lakh
Mileage 16.94 kmpl15.38 kmpl
Engine 1649 cc1103 cc
Max power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm
Kerb weight 358 KgNot Available

K 1600 GTL vs Panigale V4 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW K 1600 GTL STDDucati Panigale V4 STD
Rating
7 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW Ducati
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 35.62 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 32.70 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, Counter-rotating Crankshaft Desmodromic Timing, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW K 1600 GTL Colors
Ducati Panigale V4 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only,Remote Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 97,527 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 89,532 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 73,740 K 1600 GTL Insurance Rs. 69,157 Panigale V4 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
200 kmph
299 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder
Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, Counter-rotating Crankshaft Desmodromic Timing, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Engine Displacement
1649 cc
1103 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm
Max Torque
180 Nm @ 5250 rpm
120.9 Nm @ 11250 rpm
Bore
72 mm
81 mm
Stroke
67.5 mm
53.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
6
1
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
14.0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
4 - Piston
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
2 - Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
16.94 kmpl
15.38 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Travel - 115 mm
Fully Adjustable Show BPF Fork, 43 mm Chromed Inner Tubes, Travel-125 mm
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, Travel - 135 mm
Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit. Aluminium Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm, Travel-130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-190/55-17
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-200/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
191 kg
Seat height
750 mm
850 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 Kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
560 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2489*1000*1490 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1485 mm
Length
2489 mm
Not Available
Height
1490 mm
Not Available
Width
1000 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.5 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
358 Kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
330 mm
Rear Brake Size
320 mm
245 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Li-ion
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
Not Available
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Aluminum Alloy Front Frame With Optimized Stiffnesses
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Dynamic
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, On-board Computer, Audio, Sat Radio, Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro
Ducati Wheelie Contral (DWC) DVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Sachs Steering Damper, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Pit Limiter, Auto Off Indicator, Ducati Data Logger (DDL), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TMPS)
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Super Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
External Fuel Filling
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Stepup Seat
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
External Speakers
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
2 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2

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BMW K 1600 GTL Vs Ducati Panigale V4 FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW K 1600 GTL vs Ducati Panigale V4?
Ducati Panigale V4 has out rated BMW K 1600 GTL on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW K 1600 GTL vs Ducati Panigale V4?
The Ducati Panigale V4 is cheaper than BMW K 1600 GTL by ₹2.92 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW K 1600 GTL vs Ducati Panigale V4?
For the STD version, 1649 cc Petrol engine of K 1600 GTL produces 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm of power and 180 Nm @ 5250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1103 cc Petrol engine of Panigale V4 produces 218.99 PS @ 13500 rpm of power and 120.9 Nm @ 11250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW K 1600 GTL has better performance.

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