BMW Motorrad F 450 GS vs Kawasaki Versys-X 300
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad F 450 GS and Kawasaki Versys-X 300 are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The F 450 GS costs ₹1,21,000 more than the Versys-X 300, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 35% extra.
The F 450 GS takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the F 450 GS and 5.5/10 for the Versys-X 300.
Category by category
Price
Versys-X 300
The Versys-X 300 starts ₹1,21,000 lower (₹3,49,000 against ₹4,70,000), about ₹3,830 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
F 450 GS
F 450 GS has the better power-to-weight ratio: 273 against 222 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
F 450 GS
F 450 GS adds tubeless tyres and traction control that the Versys-X 300 does not have on any variant.
Features
F 450 GS
F 450 GS gets alloy wheels, usd front forks, colour tft console and bluetooth connectivity and 3 more items.
Warranty
Versys-X 300
Versys-X 300 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the F 450 GS.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the F 450 GS if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is broken roads and touring
- your priority is tall riders
Buy the Versys-X 300 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is broken roads and touring
- your priority is tall riders
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | F 450 GS | Versys-X 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹4,70,000 | ₹3,49,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹5,34,867 | ₹3,93,550 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradF 450 GS | KawasakiVersys-X 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹4,70,000 | ₹3,49,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹14,900 | ₹11,070 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 420 cc | 296 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 48.7 bhp | 38.8 bhp |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 26 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 26 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 165 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 178 kg | 175 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 17 L |
| Seat height | 845 mm | 815 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm | 1450 mm |
| Length | — | 2170 mm |
| Width | — | 860 mm |
| Height | — | 1390 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 290 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | KYB USD Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum Swinging arm, directly linked KYB WAD spring strut | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | — | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | — | 130/80-17 |
F 450 GS vs Versys-X 300: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the F 450 GS or the Versys-X 300?
- The Versys-X 300 is cheaper by ₹1,21,000 at the base variant (₹3,49,000 against ₹4,70,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the F 450 GS and Versys-X 300 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,41,317: roughly ₹5,34,867 for the F 450 GS and ₹3,93,550 for the Versys-X 300, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
