BMW Motorrad K 1600 vs Kawasaki Versys 650
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad K 1600 and Kawasaki Versys 650 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The K 1600 costs ₹28,86,262 more than the Versys 650, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 334% extra.
The Versys 650 takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the K 1600 and 6.5/10 for the Versys 650.
Category by category
Price
Versys 650
The Versys 650 starts ₹28,86,262 lower (₹8,63,000 against ₹37,49,262), about ₹91,530 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Versys 650
Versys 650 claims 19.4 kmpl against 17 kmpl. That is roughly ₹6,457 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
K 1600
K 1600 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 459 against 301 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
Versys 650
Versys 650 is 126 kg lighter and taller in the seat (845 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 Versys 650.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the K 1600 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is long highway tours
- your priority is two-up touring comfort
Buy the Versys 650 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is long-distance solo touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | K 1600 | Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹37,49,262 | ₹8,63,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹41,69,855 | ₹9,74,085 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,60,980 | ₹2,28,695 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹2,00,152 | ₹46,756 |
| Five-year total | ₹46,60,987 | ₹12,79,536 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradK 1600 | KawasakiVersys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹37,49,262 | ₹8,63,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,18,900 | ₹27,370 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1649 cc | 649 cc |
| Engine type | 6 Cylinder, Water/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 158 bhp | 65.7 bhp |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 17 kmpl | 19.4 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 199 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 344 kg | 218 kg |
| Fuel tank | 26.5 L | 21 L |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 845 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1618 mm | 1415 mm |
| Length | 2470 mm | 2165 mm |
| Width | 1000 mm | 840 mm |
| Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | ø41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability/80 mm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
K 1600 vs Versys 650: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the K 1600 or the Versys 650?
- The Versys 650 is cheaper by ₹28,86,262 at the base variant (₹8,63,000 against ₹37,49,262 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the K 1600 or the Versys 650?
- The Versys 650 claims 19.4 kmpl against 17 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the K 1600 and Versys 650 in Delhi?
- About ₹31,95,770: roughly ₹41,69,855 for the K 1600 and ₹9,74,085 for the Versys 650, 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 ₹12,79,536 for the Versys 650, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Versys 650 comes out ₹33,81,451 ahead.
