Ducati Multistrada V2 vs Kawasaki Versys 1100
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ducati Multistrada V2 and Kawasaki Versys 1100 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Multistrada V2 costs ₹5,36,975 more than the Versys 1100, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 39% extra.
The Versys 1100 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Multistrada V2 and 6.5/10 for the Versys 1100.
Category by category
Price
Versys 1100
The Versys 1100 starts ₹5,36,975 lower (₹13,89,000 against ₹19,25,975), about ₹17,030 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Versys 1100
Versys 1100 claims 17.8 kmpl against 17 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,346 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Versys 1100
Versys 1100 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 517 against 513 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Multistrada V2
Multistrada V2 gets colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation.
City manners
Multistrada V2
Multistrada V2 is 35 kg lighter and taller in the seat (830 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Versys 1100
Versys 1100 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Multistrada V2.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Multistrada V2 if
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the Versys 1100 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
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Multistrada V2 | Versys 1100 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹19,25,975 | ₹13,89,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹21,67,775 | ₹15,53,244 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,60,980 | ₹2,49,250 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,04,052 | ₹74,556 |
| Five-year total | ₹25,62,807 | ₹19,07,050 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | DucatiMultistrada V2 | KawasakiVersys 1100 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹19,25,975 | ₹13,89,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹61,080 | ₹44,050 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 890 cc | 1099 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 114.0 bhp | 132.8 bhp |
| Torque | 92.1 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 17 kmpl | 17.8 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 182 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 222 kg | 257 kg |
| Fuel tank | 19 L | 21 L |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 150 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1572 mm | 1520 mm |
| Length | 2269 mm | 2270 mm |
| Width | 980 mm | 895 mm |
| Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi fork with 45 mm stanchions with mechanical control, 170 mm travel | Inverted fork with adjustable rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability |
| Rear suspension | Marzocchi shock absorber with mechanical control, 170 mm travel | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and remote spring preload adjustability |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 170/60-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
Multistrada V2 vs Versys 1100: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Multistrada V2 or the Versys 1100?
- The Versys 1100 is cheaper by ₹5,36,975 at the base variant (₹13,89,000 against ₹19,25,975 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Multistrada V2 or the Versys 1100?
- The Versys 1100 claims 17.8 kmpl against 17 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Multistrada V2 and Versys 1100 in Delhi?
- About ₹6,14,531: roughly ₹21,67,775 for the Multistrada V2 and ₹15,53,244 for the Versys 1100, 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 ₹25,62,807 for the Multistrada V2 and ₹19,07,050 for the Versys 1100, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Versys 1100 comes out ₹6,55,757 ahead.
