Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Honda CBR650R Comparison
Updated: 07, Jul, 2025 06:31 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 7,27,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 7,77,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 9,99,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 196 kg | 219 kg | 211 kg | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 130 mm | 170 mm | 132 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 15 litres | 21 litres | 15.4 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1410 mm | 1415 mm | 1449 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2115 mm | 2165 mm | 2128 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 740 mm | 840 mm | 749 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1145 mm | 1360 mm | 1149 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 790 mm | 845 mm | 810 mm | |
| Dry Weight | |||
| 181 kg | NA | NA | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 4.65 secs | 4.2 secs | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| Engine Kill Switch | |||
| NA | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Kawasaki Ninja 650 mileage is 22 kmpl (approximate). | Kawasaki Versys 650 mileage is 20 kmpl (approximate). | Honda CBR650R mileage is 20 kmpl (company-claimed). | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 650cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.65 seconds. | 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 sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.4 seconds. | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Kawasaki Ninja 650 top speed is 212 kmph (speedo-indicated). | Kawasaki Versys 650 top speed is 200 kmph (approximate). | Honda CBR650R top speed is 240 kmph (approximate). | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 649 cc | 649 cc | 648.72 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 83 mm | 83 mm | 67 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 60 mm | 60 mm | 46 mm | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 11.6:1 | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Return | NA | Constant Mesh | |
| Throttle Bore | |||
| 36x2 mm | 38 mm | 32 mm | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 649cc, Liquid-Cooled, Parallel Twin Cylinder Engine | 649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin Engine | 648.72cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SI Engine | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 68 HP @ 8000 rpm | 67 HP @ 8500 rpm | 85.82 HP @ 12,000 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm | 61 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 57.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6-Speed, Return Shift | 6 | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Injection: Ø 36 mm x 2 with Dual Throttle Valves | Fuel Injection: 38mm x 2 | PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump | Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump | NA | |
| Valve System | |||
| DOHC, 8 Valves | DOHC, 8 Valves | NA | |
| Ignition | |||
| Digital | Digital | Full Transistorised | |
| Clutch | |||
| Wet, Multi Disc | NA | Multiplate Wet Clutch | |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | |||
| 2.095 (88/42) | NA | NA | |
| Final Reduction Ratio | |||
| 3.067 (46/15) | NA | NA | |
| Final Drive | |||
| Chain | NA | Chain | |
| Gear Ratios | |||
| 1st-2.438 (39/16), 2nd-1.714 (36/21), 3rd-1.333 (32/24), 4th-1.111 (30/27), 5th-0.966 (28/29), 6th-0.852 (23/27) | NA | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Low Fuel Warning Light | |||
| NA | |||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| LED Indicator Lights | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| NA | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Clock | |||
| 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 | |||
| Some of the key Kawasaki Ninja 650 features include - All-Digital Console, Smartphone Connectivity, Powerful Engine, New Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 Tyres, Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC - 2 Modes), LED Headlights, Improved Windshield. | 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. | All-Digital LCD Instrument Console, Attractive Shades, Excellent Build Quality, Super-Refined 4-Cylinder Engine, Unique Underbelly Exhaust System Design, Lightweight Body | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| Benelli TNT 600i, Honda CBR650R, Suzuki GSX-S750, Triumph Trident 660, Kawasaki Z650, CF Moto 650GT | 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 | Kawasaki Ninja 650 | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Head Light Type | |||
| LED | NA | NA | |
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | LED | NA | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | LED | NA | |
| Capacity | |||
| 8Ah | 10Ah | 8.6 Ah | |
| Voltage | |||
| 12V | 12V | 12V | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
| Head Light | |||
| Twin LED Headlights | LED | LED | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 650cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.65 seconds. | 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 sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.4 seconds. | |
| Comfort | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| Features | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| Value for Money | |||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 300mm Dual Semi-Floating Petal Discs, Dual Piston | 300mm Dual Semi-Floating Petal Discs, Dual-Piston | 310mm Dual Discs | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Rear Brake | |||
| 220mm Single Petal Disc, Single-Piston | 250mm Single Petal Disc, Single-Piston | 240mm Single Disc | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W) Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 | 120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W) | 120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 160/60-ZR17 M/C (69W) Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 | 160/60-ZR17 M/C (69W) | 180/55-ZR17 M/C 73W | |
| ABS | |||
| 2-Channel ABS | 2-Channel ABS | 2 Channel ABS | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 17-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 | |
| Traction Control System | |||
| Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC - 2 Modes) | NA | NA | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 41mm Telescopic Forks | 41mm Inverted Fork with Adjustable Rebound Damping (Right-Side) and Spring Preload Adjustability (Left-Side) | Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Horizontal Back-Link with Adjustable Preload , Monoshock | Laydown Offset Single-Shock with Remote Spring Preload Adjustability | Monoshock | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Trellis, High-Tensile Steel | Tubular Diamond, High-Tensile Steel | Twin-Tube Type | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 125 mm | 150 mm | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 130 mm | 145 mm | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Trail | |||
| 100 mm | 108 mm | 101 mm | |
| Rake | |||
| 24° | 25° | 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. | |
| Steering Angle | |||
| 32° | 35° | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Sports | Adventure | Sports | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Fun. Aggressive. Easy. | Any Road, Any Time. | Discover a Place Without Borders: Your Obsession | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| Kawasaki Ninja 650 price is Rs 7.27 lakh (ex-showroom). | Kawasaki Versys 650 price is Rs 7.77 lakh (ex-showroom). | Honda CBR650R price is Rs 9.35 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| Kawasaki Ninja 650 (New Model) | Kawasaki Versys 650 (New Model) | Honda CBR650R | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Lime Green | Metallic Matte Dark Gray/Ebony, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Candy Lime Green | Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic, Grand Prix Red | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| On Road Price | |||
| Kawasaki Ninja 650 on road price is Rs 8.37 lakh in Delhi, Rs 8.65 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 8.47 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 8.58 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. | 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. | Honda CBR650R on road price is Rs 10.77 lakh in Delhi, Rs 11.13 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 10.90 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 11.04 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 | |||
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