BMW F 900 GS vs Kawasaki Versys 1100

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

BMW Motorrad

F 900 GS

From ₹16 Lakh

F 900 GS version

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Kawasaki

Versys 1100

From ₹13.89 Lakh

Versys 1100 version

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BMW F 900 GSStyle Passion · ₹16 Lakh

Only differences

Kawasaki Versys 1100Versys 1100 · ₹13.89 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price F 900 GS: ₹16 Lakh Versys 1100: ₹13.89 Lakh (ahead) Versys 1100 ₹2.11 lakh cheaper

Braking F 900 GS: Cornering ABS (ahead) Versys 1100: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage F 900 GS: 22.7 kmpl (ahead) Versys 1100: 17.85 kmpl Claimed

Power F 900 GS: 105 PS Versys 1100: 135 PS (ahead) Torque 93 vs 112 Nm

Weight F 900 GS: 219 kg Versys 1100: 257 kg Seat height 870 vs 820 mm

Versions F 900 GS: 2 (ahead) Versys 1100: 1

Pick the F 900 GS for cornering abs, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Versys 1100 for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 4)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹16 Lakh

₹13.89 Lakh

On-road in

₹17.7 Lakh

₹15.39 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹29,744 a month

₹25,855 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

105 PS

135 PS

Torque

93 Nm

112 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

22.7 kmpl

17.85 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

895 cc

1,099 cc

Engine Type

Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 270°/450° ignition offset

Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves

Bore x Stroke

86.0 mm x 77.0 mm

77 mm x 59.0 mm

Compression Ratio

13.1:1

11.8:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

6-Speed Manual

Clutch

Multiplate wet clutch with anti-hopping slipper system

Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper

Drive Type

Chain Drive (O-ring chain with 17/44 gearing)

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 305 mm floating discs, Brembo 2-piston floating calipers

Dual Disc, 310 mm, 4-piston

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 265 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper

Disc, 260 mm, 1-piston

ABS/CBS Type

BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (Cornering ABS / Off-road disengageable)

Dual Channel

Wheel Type

Cross-Spoke Tubeless Wheels (Aluminium rims)

Alloy, 17-inch

Front Tyre Size

90/90-21 Tubeless

120/70-17, tubeless

Rear Tyre Size

150/70-R17 Tubeless

180/55-17, tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

43 mm Showa USD Fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound), 230 mm travel

43 mm inverted fork, adjustable rebound damping and spring preload, 150mm travel

Rear Suspension

Central Monoshock, rebound & preload adjustable, 215 mm travel

Horizontal back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustable, 152mm travel

Frame Type

Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction

Twin-tube aluminium

Wheelbase (mm)

1590 mm

1,520 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

240 mm

150 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2270 mm

2,270 mm

Width (mm)

943 mm

895 mm

Height (mm)

1393 mm

1,400 mm

Seat Height (mm)

870 mm (Low: 835 mm / Rally: 890 mm)

820 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

219 kg (14 kg lighter than F 850 GS)

257 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

14.5 L (Plastic lightweight tank, Reserve: 3.5 L)

21 litres, 3 litre reserve

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

6.5-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with BMW Connectivity

Semi-digital, analogue speedometer plus digital odometer/tripmeters/fuel gauge, not full-color TFT

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (BMW Motorrad Connected)

Not confirmed, likely absent

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn via Connected App)

Not confirmed, likely absent

USB Charging

Yes (USB Port & 12V Socket)

Yes, front-mounted

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

2 Modes Standard (Rain, Road) + Riding Modes Pro (Dynamic, Enduro, Enduro Pro)

Rain, Road, Sport

Traction Control

Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC)

Yes, levels not specified

Quickshifter

Optional (Shift Assistant Pro bi-directional)

Likely optional accessory, not standard, despite one source listing it as standard

Cruise Control

Optional

Yes

Lights

Headlight

Full LED with iconic DRL

LED

Taillight

Full LED integrated in turn indicators

LED

Turn Indicators

Full LED (Auto-cancelling)

LED, DRLs present

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Slim Enduro / Rally Seat

Split, adjustable windscreen, Kawasaki Ergo-Fit adjustability

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Not published, likely no

Choice

Versions

2 versions

1 version

Price range

₹16 Lakh – ₹16.5 Lakh

₹13.89 Lakh

Colours

2 colours

1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Style Passion₹16 Lakh Versys 1100₹13.89 Lakh Versys 1100 ₹2.11 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

F 900 GS Style Passion against Versys 1100 Versys 1100

City	F 900 GS	Versys 1100	Gap
Mumbai	₹18.34 Lakh	₹15.94 Lakh	Versys 1100 ₹2.40 lakh less
Pune	₹18.34 Lakh	₹15.94 Lakh	Versys 1100 ₹2.40 lakh less
New Delhi	₹17.7 Lakh	₹15.39 Lakh	Versys 1100 ₹2.31 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹19.3 Lakh	₹16.78 Lakh	Versys 1100 ₹2.53 lakh less
Chennai	₹18.34 Lakh	₹15.94 Lakh	Versys 1100 ₹2.40 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹19.3 Lakh	₹16.78 Lakh	Versys 1100 ₹2.53 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the F 900 GS or the Versys 1100?

The Versys 1100, by ₹2.11 lakh on the versions compared here: F 900 GS Style Passion at ₹16 Lakh against Versys 1100 Versys 1100 at ₹13.89 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹17.7 Lakh against ₹15.39 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The F 900 GS claims 22.7 kmpl against 17.85 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The F 900 GS Style Passion makes 105 PS and 93 Nm and the Versys 1100 Versys 1100 makes 135 PS and 112 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹29,744 a month for the F 900 GS and ₹25,855 for the Versys 1100, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.