Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Honda CB650R Comparison
Updated: 27, Oct, 2023 09:44 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 7,77,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 7,10,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 9,15,427
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 219 kg | 235 kg | 206 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 21 litres | 14 litres | 15.4 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1415 mm | 1575 mm | 1449 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2165 mm | 2310 mm | 2128 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 840 mm | 855 mm | 784 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1360 mm | 1090 mm | 1076 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 170 mm | 130 mm | 148 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 845 mm | 705 mm | 810 mm | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 4.2 secs | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Kawasaki Versys 650 mileage is 20 kmpl (approximate). | Kawasaki Vulcan S mileage is 22.72 kmpl (approximate). | Honda CB650R mileage is 20 kmpl (company-claimed). | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Kawasaki Versys 650 top speed is 200 kmph (approximate). | Kawasaki Vulcan S top speed is 170 kmph (approximate). | Honda CB650R top speed is 225 kmph (approximate). | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 650cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 4.2 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 650cc cruiser bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.5 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 650cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.5 seconds. | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 649 cc | 649 cc | 648.72 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 83 mm | 83 mm | 67.0 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 60 mm | 60 mm | 46 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 11.6:1 | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | |||
| 4 | NA | NA | |
| Throttle Bore | |||
| 38 mm | NA | 32 mm | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin Engine | 649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin | 648.72cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SI Engine | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 67 HP @ 8500 rpm | 61 HP @ 7500 rpm | 85.82 HP @ 12,000 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 61 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm | 57.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6-Speed, Return Shift | 6 | 6 | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Valve System | |||
| DOHC, 8 Valves | DOHC, 8 Valves | NA | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Injection: 38mm x 2 | Fuel Injection: 38 mm x 2 with Sub-Throttles | PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition | |||
| Digital | Digital | Full Transistorised | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump | Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump | NA | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Fuel Warning Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| ABS Light | |||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Neutral Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Analogue | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Clock | |||
| 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) | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Royal Enfield Himalayan 650, CFMoto 650MT, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Kawasaki Z650, Suzuki V-Strom 650XT, Benelli TRK 502 X, BMW F 750 GS, Honda CB500X, Triumph Tiger Sport 660 | Harley-Davidson Street 750, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Kawasaki Z650, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Kawasaki Versys 650, Benelli 502C | Kawasaki Z650 | |
| Key Features | |||
| Some of the key Kawasaki Versys 650 features include - 4.3" All-digital TFT Colour Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity, LED Headlight & Tail Lights, KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control), Slim, Upright Riding Position, USB Outlet (Accessory), Increased Wind Protection. | Modern Urban Styling, Large Disc Brakes, Slim Backbone-Style Rear Frame, Easy-to-Read Instrumentation, Relaxed Foot-Forward Riding Position, Long Wheelbase, Gear Indicator | All-Digital LCD Instrument Console, Attractive Shades, Excellent Build Quality, Super-Refined 4-Cylinder Engine, Unique Underbelly Exhaust System Design, Lightweight Body | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Voltage | |||
| 12V | 12V | 12V | |
| Capacity | |||
| 10Ah | 8.6Ah | 8.6 Ah | |
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | LED | NA | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | LED | NA | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 650cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 4.2 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 650cc cruiser bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.5 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 650cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.5 seconds. | |
| Comfort | |||
| Features | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| Value for Money | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 300mm Dual Semi-Floating Petal Discs, Dual-Piston | Single 300mm Disc, Dual-Piston | 310mm Dual Discs | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | |||
| Rear Brake | |||
| 250mm Single Petal Disc, Single-Piston | Single 250mm Disc, Single-Piston | 240mm Single Disc | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Alloys | Alloy Wheels | NA | |
| Wheel Size | |||
| 17-inch | NA | 17-inch | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70-R18 M/C (59H) | 120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 160/60-ZR17 M/C (69W) | 160/60-R17 M/C (69H) | 180/55-ZR17 M/C 73W | |
| ABS | |||
| 2-Channel ABS | 2-Channel ABS | 2-Channel ABS | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 18-inch | 17M/C X MT3.50 Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 17-inch | 17M/C X MT5.50 Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 41mm Inverted Fork with Adjustable Rebound Damping (Right-Side) and Spring Preload Adjustability (Left-Side) | 41mm Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Laydown Offset Single-Shock with Remote Spring Preload Adjustability | Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, with Adjustable Preload | Monoshock | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Tubular Diamond, High-Tensile Steel | Perimeter, High-Tensile Steel | Twin-Tube Type | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 150 mm | 130 mm | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 145 mm | 80 mm | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Rake | |||
| 25° | 31° | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 108 mm | 120 mm | 101 mm | |
| Steering Angle | |||
| 35° | 35°(Left), 35°(Right) | NA | |
| 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 | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Adventure | Cruiser | Naked | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Any Road, Any Time. | Your Way | From Boredom To Thrill At First Sight | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 (New Model) | 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S (New Model) | 2024 Honda CB650R | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 price is Rs 7.77 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S price is Rs 7.10 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 Honda CB650R price is Rs 9.15 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Metallic Matte Dark Gray/Ebony, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Candy Lime Green | Metallic Flat Raw Graystone | Candy Chromosphere Red, Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| On Road Price | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 on road price is Rs 8.94 lakh in Delhi, Rs 9.25 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 9.05 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 9.17 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. | 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S on road price is Rs 8.17 lakh in Delhi, Rs 8.45 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 8.27 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 8.38 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 Honda CB650R on road price is Rs 10.54 lakh in Delhi, Rs 10.89 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 10.66 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 10.80 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Honda dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | |
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS | |||
| Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
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