Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT Comparison

Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 07:08 AM

	Kawasaki Versys 650 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 7,77,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 4428 views All time: 131969 views	Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 8,85,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 5997 views All time: 113010 views	Add a Bike to compare
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	219 kg	216 kg
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	21 litres	20 litres
	Wheelbase
	1415 mm	1560 mm
	Overall Length
	2165 mm	2275 mm
	Overall Width
	840 mm	910 mm
	Overall Height
	1360 mm	1405 mm
	Ground Clearance
	170 mm	170 mm
	Seat Height
	845 mm	835 mm
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	4.2 secs	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).	Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT mileage is 23.81 kmpl (company-claimed).
	Top Speed
	Kawasaki Versys 650 top speed is 200 kmph (approximate).	Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT top speed is 190 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 adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.5 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	649 cc	645 cc
	Bore
	83 mm	81.0 mm
	Stroke
	60 mm	62.6 mm
	Compression Ratio
	10.8:1	11.2:1
	Number of Cylinders
	2	2
	Valves Per Cylinder
	4	NA
	Throttle Bore
	38 mm	NA
	Engine Details
	649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin Engine	645cc, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
	Maximum Power
	67 HP @ 8500 rpm	70 HP @ 8800 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	61 Nm @ 7000 rpm	62 Nm @ 6500 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6-Speed, Return Shift	6
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
	Valve System
	DOHC, 8 Valves	NA
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection: 38mm x 2	Fuel Injection
	Ignition
	Digital	Electronic Ignition
	Lubrication
	Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump	Wet Sump
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA
	Low Fuel Warning Light
		NA
	Low Oil Indicator
		NA
	ABS Light

	Gear Indicator
		NA
	Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth
		NA
	Neutral Indicator
		NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Analogue
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital-2
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	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)
	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	Kawasaki Versys 650, BMW F900XR
	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.	Advanced Traction Control System, Modes for All Conditions, Low RPM Assist, 12V DC Outlet
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Voltage
	12V	NA
	Capacity
	10Ah	NA
	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	LED	NA
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	LED	NA
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
	Head Light
	LED	LED
	Tail Light
	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 adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.5 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	310mm Dual Discs
	Alloy Wheels
		NA
	Rear Brake
	250mm Single Petal Disc, Single-Piston	260mm Single Disc
	Wheel Type
	Alloys	Spoke
	Wheel Size
	17-inch	NA
	Front Tyre
	120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W)	110/80-R19 M/C 59V
	Rear Tyre
	160/60-ZR17 M/C (69W)	150/70-R17 M/C 69V
	ABS
	2-Channel ABS	2-Channel ABS
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	NA
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	41mm Inverted Fork with Adjustable Rebound Damping (Right-Side) and Spring Preload Adjustability (Left-Side)	Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
	Rear Suspension
	Laydown Offset Single-Shock with Remote Spring Preload Adjustability	Link Type, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
	Frame (Chassis)
	Tubular Diamond, High-Tensile Steel	Aluminium Twin-Spar Frame
	Front Wheel Travel
	150 mm	NA
	Rear Wheel Travel
	145 mm	NA
Miscellaneous Information
	Rake
	25°	NA
	Trail
	108 mm	NA
	Steering Angle
	35°	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.
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Adventure	Adventure
	Official Tagline
	Any Road, Any Time.	NA
	Bike Variant
	2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 (New Model)	2024 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available
	Latest Price in India
	2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 price is Rs 7.77 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT price is Rs 8.85 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Metallic Matte Dark Gray/Ebony, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Candy Lime Green	Champion Yellow, Pearl Glacier White
	Fuel Type
	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.	2024 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT on road price is Rs 10.19 lakh in Delhi, Rs 10.53 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 10.31 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 10.44 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Suzuki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
	Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC)
		NA