Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs BMW F900XR vs Ducati Multistrada 950 S Comparison
Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 10:40 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 12,31,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 12,55,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 15,49,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Length | |||
| 2270 mm | 2160 mm | NA | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 895 mm | 860 mm | NA | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1400 mm | 1320 mm | NA | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 150 mm | 170 mm | NA | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 840 mm | 825 mm | 840 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1520 mm | 1521 mm | 1594 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 255 kg | 219 kg | 230 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 21 litres | 15.5 litres | 20 litres | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 3.1 secs | 3.6 secs | 3.31 secs | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | |||
| Power Socket | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Cruise Control | |||
| NA | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Kawasaki Versys 1000 mileage is 16 kmpl (approximate). | BMW F900XR mileage is 23.81 kmpl (company-certified). | Ducati Multistrada 950 S mileage is 17.24 kmpl (certified). | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Kawasaki Versys 1000 top speed is 240 kmph (speedo-indicated). | BMW F900XR top speed is 210 kmph (company-claimed). | Ducati Multistrada 950 S top speed is 182 kmph (approximate). | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 1000cc adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.1 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 900cc adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.6 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 950cc Adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.31 seconds. | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1043 cc | 895 cc | 937 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 77 mm | 86 mm | 94 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 56 mm | 77 mm | 67.5 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 10.3:1 | 13.1:1 | 12.6 : 1 | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 4 | 2 | NA | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Return | Constant Mesh 6-speed Gearbox Integrated in Crankcase | 6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift Up/Down (DQS) | |
| Electronic Throttle Valves | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Engine Details | |||
| 1043cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke In-Line Four | 895cc, Water-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-line 2-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, 2-Overhead Camshafts | 937cc, Ducati Testastretta, Liquid-Cooled, L-Twin Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing, 4 Valves Per Cylinder | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 102 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 94 Nm @ 6,750 rpm | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Injection: Ø 38 mm x 4 | Electronic Fuel Injection | Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System | |
| Ignition | |||
| Digital | NA | NA | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | NA | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 120 HP @ 9000 rpm | 105 HP @ 8500 rpm | 113 HP @ 9,000 rpm | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump | Dry Sump Lubrication | NA | |
| Valve System | |||
| DOHC, 16 Valves | NA | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Temperature Gauge | |||
| Digital | NA | Digital | |
| ABS Light | |||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Service Reminder | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Engine Check Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Tachometer | |||
| Analog | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | |
| Key Features | |||
| Kawasaki Cornering Management Function, Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-Lock Braking System, Dual LED Headlights, Informative Instrument Console, Traction Control, Cruise Control, DC Power Socket | Head-Turning Looks, Informative All-Digital Console, Powerful Engine, Excellent Build Quality, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) | 5" TFT Colour Display, Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Riding Modes, Power Modes, Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS), Ducati Quick Shift Up/Down (DQS), Cruise Control, Hands-Free, Backlit Handlebar Switches, Self Cancelling Turn Indicators, Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Antitheft System, Full-LED Headlight with Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL). | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Ducati Multistrada 950, BMW F900XR, Suzuki V-Strom 1000, Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L, Triumph Tiger 900, BMW F 850 GS, Suzuki GSX-S1000F, Ducati Multistrada V4 S, Kawasaki Vulcan S | Triumph Tiger 900, Kawasaki Versys 1000, Suzuki V-Strom 1000, Honda Africa Twin, Yamaha Tenere 900 | BMW F900XR, Kawasaki Versys 1000, Triumph Tiger 900, Honda Africa Twin | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| NA | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | LED | NA | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | LED | NA | |
| Voltage | |||
| 12V | 12V | NA | |
| Capacity | |||
| 8Ah | 12Ah | NA | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | LED | Full LED Headlight | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | NA | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 1000cc adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.1 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 900cc adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.6 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 950cc Adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.31 seconds. | |
| Comfort | |||
| Features | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| Value for Money | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70 ZR-19 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 180/55-ZR17 M/C (73W) | 180/55-ZR17 | 170/60 ZR-17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | |
| Front Brake | |||
| Dual Semi-Floating 310mm Petal Discs, Dual Radial-Mount Monobloc, Opposed 4-Piston Calipers | 320mm, Dual Disc Brakes, Floating Brake Discs, 4-Piston Radial Brake Calipers | 320mm Dual Semi-Floating Discs, Radially Mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-Piston 2-Pad Callipers, Radial Master Cylinder, Bosch Cornering ABS | |
| ABS | |||
| 2-Channel ABS | BMW Motorrad ABS | Bosch Cornering ABS | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 250mm Petal Disc, Single-Piston Caliper | 265mm, Single Disc Brake, Single-Piston Floating Caliper | 265mm Single Disc, 2-Piston Brembo Floating Calliper, Bosch Cornering ABS | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 3.50" x 17” | Light Alloy Casted 3.0" x 19" | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 5.50" x 17” | Light Alloy Casted 4.5" x 17" | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 43 mm Inverted Forks with Rebound Damping (Right-Side) and Spring Preload Adjustability | 43mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks | 48mm Fully Adjustable USD Fork, Electronic Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS) | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, with Rebound Damping and Remote Spring Preload Adjustability | Cast Aluminium Dual Swing Arm, Central Spring Strut, Spring Pre-load Hydraulically Adjustable, Rebound Damping Adjustable | Fully Adjustable Monoshock, Electronic Compression, Rebound Damping and Spring Pre-Load Adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS) | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 150 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 152 mm | 172 mm | 170 mm | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Twin-Tube, Aluminium | Bridge-Type Frame, Steel Shell Construction | Tubular Steel Trellis Frame | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Rake | |||
| 27° | NA | 25 degree | |
| Trail | |||
| 106 mm | NA | 106 mm | |
| Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| Official Tagline | |||
| Change Your View | Never Stop Challenging | Every Road, A New World | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Adventure | Adventure | Adventure | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 (New Model) | 2024 BMW F900XR | 2024 Ducati Multistrada 950 S | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 price is Rs 12.31 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 BMW F900XR price is Rs 12.55 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 Ducati Multistrada 950 S price is Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Stardust White/Metallic Spark Black | Galvanic Gold Metallic, Racing Red, Light White | Ducati Red, GP White | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| On Road Price | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 on road price is Rs 14.17 lakh in Delhi, Rs 14.65 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 14.34 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 14.53 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Kawasaki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | 2024 BMW F900XR on road price is Rs 14.45 lakh in Delhi, Rs 14.93 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 14.62 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 14.81 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | 2024 Ducati Multistrada 950 S on road price is Rs 17.83 lakh in Delhi, Rs 18.43 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 18.05 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 18.28 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Ducati dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | |
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS | |||
| Kawasaki Intelligent ABS (KIBS) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
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