BMW Motorrad K 1600 vs Ducati Multistrada V2
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad K 1600 and Ducati Multistrada V2 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The K 1600 costs ₹18,23,287 more than the Multistrada V2, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 95% extra.
The Multistrada V2 takes 3 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the K 1600 and 6.5/10 for the Multistrada V2.
Category by category
Price
Multistrada V2
The Multistrada V2 starts ₹18,23,287 lower (₹19,25,975 against ₹37,49,262), about ₹57,820 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 17 kmpl.
Performance
Multistrada V2
Multistrada V2 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 513 against 459 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
Multistrada V2
Multistrada V2 is 122 kg lighter and taller in the seat (830 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 Multistrada V2.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the K 1600 if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where BMW Motorrad's bigger service network matters
- your priority is long highway tours
- your priority is two-up touring comfort
Buy the Multistrada V2 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is long highway tours
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | K 1600 | Multistrada V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹37,49,262 | ₹19,25,975 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹41,69,855 | ₹21,67,775 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,60,980 | ₹2,60,980 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹2,00,152 | ₹1,04,052 |
| Five-year total | ₹46,60,987 | ₹25,62,807 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradK 1600 | DucatiMultistrada V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹37,49,262 | ₹19,25,975 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,18,900 | ₹61,080 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1649 cc | 890 cc |
| Engine type | 6 Cylinder, Water/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 158 bhp | 114.0 bhp |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 92.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 17 kmpl | 17 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 182 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 344 kg | 222 kg |
| Fuel tank | 26.5 L | 19 L |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1618 mm | 1572 mm |
| Length | 2470 mm | 2269 mm |
| Width | 1000 mm | 980 mm |
| Height | 1440 mm | 1170 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, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | Marzocchi fork with 45 mm stanchions with mechanical control, 170 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Marzocchi shock absorber with mechanical control, 170 mm travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR19 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 170/60-ZR17 |
K 1600 vs Multistrada V2: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the K 1600 or the Multistrada V2?
- The Multistrada V2 is cheaper by ₹18,23,287 at the base variant (₹19,25,975 against ₹37,49,262 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the K 1600 or the Multistrada V2?
- Both claim 17 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the K 1600 and Multistrada V2 in Delhi?
- About ₹20,02,080: roughly ₹41,69,855 for the K 1600 and ₹21,67,775 for the Multistrada V2, 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 ₹25,62,807 for the Multistrada V2, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Multistrada V2 comes out ₹20,98,180 ahead.
