Indian Roadmaster vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl — which is faster?

Top speed: Indian Roadmaster 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this), Bmw K 1600 Gtl 250 km/h (electronically limited). Bmw K 1600 Gtl is the faster of the two.

Indian Roadmaster vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl — which is lighter?

Weight: Indian Roadmaster 430 kg (wet/curb weight), Bmw K 1600 Gtl 348 kg (wet/curb weight).

Indian Roadmaster vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Indian Roadmaster 6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, real-world average), Bmw K 1600 Gtl 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Indian Roadmaster vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Indian Roadmaster 8.5/10 and Bmw K 1600 Gtl 8.5/10. Indian Roadmaster caveat: You dislike heavy bikes or tight urban commuting. Bmw K 1600 Gtl caveat: You hate dealerships and prefer DIY servicing.

Indian Roadmaster vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Indian Roadmaster 78 hp, Bmw K 1600 Gtl 160 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Indian Roadmaster vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Indian Roadmaster: 430 kg, 78 hp. Bmw K 1600 Gtl: 348 kg, 160 hp.

Indian Roadmaster vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl

Q: Indian Roadmaster vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl — which has more power?

Indian Roadmaster produces 78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate); Bmw K 1600 Gtl produces 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm. Bmw K 1600 Gtl wins by 82 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Indian Roadmaster vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl. Indian Roadmaster: 78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate) hp, 430 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw K 1600 Gtl: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 348 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.