Kawasaki Versys 1100

The Versys 1100 comes in a single variant at ₹13,89,000 ex-showroom Delhi, so there is no trim ladder to climb: every Versys 1100 leaves the showroom with the same equipment.

That makes it priced 107th lowest among the 137 sports bikes we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Street Triple RX (₹1,600 more) and the Speed Twin 1200 (₹5,200 less).

On the road in Delhi the base Versys 1100 comes to ₹15.53 Lakh: ₹13,89,000 ex-showroom, ₹1,19,120 in Delhi road tax and registration (8.6%), ₹45,124 for first-year insurance. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.

The Versys 1100 is rated at 17.8 kmpl (claimed mileage). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.

Among the 114 sports bikes we have reviewed it ranks 99th for mileage, 16 kmpl below the group average of 33 kmpl.

The 1099cc liquid-cooled engine makes 132.76 bhp and 112 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 257 kg that is 517 bhp per tonne, 30th best power-to-weight of the 135 bikes in this class we have reviewed.

Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.

Chassis hardware includes USD front forks, dual-channel ABS, a slipper clutch and traction control, with a disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper up front and disc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliper at the rear.

The 820 mm seat is on the tall side. Riders under 5'6" should sit on one before buying.

On safety kit the Versys 1100 has dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, traction control, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.

What it lacks: colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.

It is offered in 1 colours: Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Diablo Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Standard warranty is 3 years or 36,000 km.

Kawasaki runs a limited sales and service network in India, at roughly 60 touchpoints. Check the nearest workshop before buying if you live outside a metro; a 40 km ride for every service adds up.

The Versys 1100 launched in 2025, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.