Kawasaki Versys 1100 vs Kawasaki Versys 650
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Kawasaki Versys 1100 and Kawasaki Versys 650 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Versys 1100 costs ₹5,26,000 more than the Versys 650, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 61% 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 Versys 1100 and 6.5/10 for the Versys 650.
Category by category
Price
Versys 650
The Versys 650 starts ₹5,26,000 lower (₹8,63,000 against ₹13,89,000), about ₹16,680 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Versys 650
Versys 650 claims 19.4 kmpl against 17.8 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,111 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Versys 1100
Versys 1100 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 517 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 39 kg lighter and taller in the seat (845 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 Versys 650.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Versys 1100 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 spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
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 spirited riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Versys 1100 | Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹13,89,000 | ₹8,63,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹15,53,244 | ₹9,74,085 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,49,250 | ₹2,28,695 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹74,556 | ₹46,756 |
| Five-year total | ₹19,07,050 | ₹12,79,536 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KawasakiVersys 1100 | KawasakiVersys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹13,89,000 | ₹8,63,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹44,050 | ₹27,370 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1099 cc | 649 cc |
| Engine type | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 132.8 bhp | 65.7 bhp |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 17.8 kmpl | 19.4 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 199 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 257 kg | 218 kg |
| Fuel tank | 21 L | 21 L |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 845 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm | 1415 mm |
| Length | 2270 mm | 2165 mm |
| Width | 895 mm | 840 mm |
| Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 260 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Inverted fork with adjustable rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | ø41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and remote spring preload adjustability | Offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability/80 mm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
Versys 1100 vs Versys 650: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Versys 1100 or the Versys 650?
- The Versys 650 is cheaper by ₹5,26,000 at the base variant (₹8,63,000 against ₹13,89,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Versys 1100 or the Versys 650?
- The Versys 650 claims 19.4 kmpl against 17.8 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Versys 1100 and Versys 650 in Delhi?
- About ₹5,79,159: roughly ₹15,53,244 for the Versys 1100 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 ₹19,07,050 for the Versys 1100 and ₹12,79,536 for the Versys 650, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Versys 650 comes out ₹6,27,514 ahead.
