BMW Motorrad K 1600 vs Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad K 1600 and Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The K 1600 costs ₹10,33,262 more than the PAN America 1250 Special, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 38% extra.
The PAN America 1250 Special takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the K 1600 and 7/10 for the PAN America 1250 Special.
Category by category
Price
PAN America 1250 Special
The PAN America 1250 Special starts ₹10,33,262 lower (₹27,16,000 against ₹37,49,262), about ₹32,770 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
PAN America 1250 Special
PAN America 1250 Special claims 18 kmpl against 17 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,900 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
PAN America 1250 Special
PAN America 1250 Special has the better power-to-weight ratio: 582 against 459 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
PAN America 1250 Special
PAN America 1250 Special gets usd front forks, rear monoshock and slipper clutch.
City manners
PAN America 1250 Special
PAN America 1250 Special is 86 kg lighter and taller in the seat (875 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
K 1600
K 1600 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the PAN America 1250 Special.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the K 1600 if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is long highway tours
- your priority is two-up touring comfort
Buy the PAN America 1250 Special if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | K 1600 | PAN America 1250 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹37,49,262 | ₹27,16,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹41,69,855 | ₹30,45,516 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,60,980 | ₹2,46,480 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹2,00,152 | ₹1,46,184 |
| Five-year total | ₹46,60,987 | ₹34,73,180 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradK 1600 | Harley-DavidsonPAN America 1250 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹37,49,262 | ₹27,16,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,18,900 | ₹86,130 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1649 cc | 1252 cc |
| Engine type | 6 Cylinder, Water/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 158 bhp | 150.2 bhp |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 17 kmpl | 18 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 344 kg | 258 kg |
| Fuel tank | 26.5 L | 21.2 L |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 875 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 175 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1618 mm | 1585 mm |
| Length | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
| Width | 1000 mm | 965 mm |
| Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 280 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | 47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 170/60-R17 |
K 1600 vs PAN America 1250 Special: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the K 1600 or the PAN America 1250 Special?
- The PAN America 1250 Special is cheaper by ₹10,33,262 at the base variant (₹27,16,000 against ₹37,49,262 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the K 1600 or the PAN America 1250 Special?
- The PAN America 1250 Special claims 18 kmpl against 17 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the K 1600 and PAN America 1250 Special in Delhi?
- About ₹11,24,339: roughly ₹41,69,855 for the K 1600 and ₹30,45,516 for the PAN America 1250 Special, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹46,60,987 for the K 1600 and ₹34,73,180 for the PAN America 1250 Special, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The PAN America 1250 Special comes out ₹11,87,807 ahead.
