Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Honda CB500X vs BMW F900XR Comparison
Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 07:39 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 7,77,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 5,79,952
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 12,55,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 219 kg | 197 kg | 219 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 21 litres | 17.7 litres | 15.5 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1415 mm | 1445 mm | 1521 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2165 mm | 2155 mm | 2160 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 840 mm | 825 mm | 860 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1360 mm | 1410 mm | 1320 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 170 mm | 181 mm | 170 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 845 mm | 830 mm | 825 mm | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 4.2 secs | 5.6 secs | 3.6 secs | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| NA | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Kawasaki Versys 650 mileage is 20 kmpl (approximate). | Honda CB500X mileage is 28.6 kmpl (Company-Claimed). | BMW F900XR mileage is 23.81 kmpl (company-certified). | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Kawasaki Versys 650 top speed is 200 kmph (approximate). | Honda CB500X top speed is 182 kmph (approximate). | BMW F900XR top speed is 210 kmph (company-claimed). | |
| 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 500cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.6 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 900cc adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.6 seconds. | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 649 cc | 471 cc | 895 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 83 mm | 67 mm | 86 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 60 mm | 66.8 mm | 77 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 | 13.1:1 | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | |||
| 4 | 4 | NA | |
| Throttle Bore | |||
| 38 mm | 34 mm | NA | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin Engine | 471cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin Cylinder, DOHC Engine | 895cc, Water-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-line 2-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, 2-Overhead Camshafts | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 67 HP @ 8500 rpm | 46.9 HP @ 8600 rpm | 105 HP @ 8500 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 61 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 43 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6-Speed, Return Shift | 6 | 6 | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Valve System | |||
| DOHC, 8 Valves | NA | NA | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Injection: 38mm x 2 | PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition | |||
| Digital | NA | NA | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump | NA | Dry Sump Lubrication | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| Low Fuel Warning Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| NA | |||
| Neutral Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital Bar Graph | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | NA | 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) | |
| 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, Benelli TRK 502, Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT | Triumph Tiger 900, Kawasaki Versys 1000, Suzuki V-Strom 1000, Honda Africa Twin, Yamaha Tenere 900 | |
| 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. | Attractive Negative-Display LCD Dashboard, Dual Trip Meters, Fuel Level and Consumption Gauges and Gear Position and Shift Up Indicators, Steel Diamond-Tube Frame, Full LED Lighting, Assist/Slipper Clutch, Emergency Stop Signal Technology, Honda Ignition Security System (HISS). | Head-Turning Looks, Informative All-Digital Console, Powerful Engine, Excellent Build Quality, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Voltage | |||
| 12V | 12V | 12V | |
| Capacity | |||
| 10Ah | 7.4Ah | 12Ah | |
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | NA | LED | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | NA | LED | |
| 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 500cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.6 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 900cc adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.6 seconds. | |
| Comfort | |||
| Features | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| Value for Money | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | |||
| Front Brake | |||
| 300mm Dual Semi-Floating Petal Discs, Dual-Piston | 310mm Single Disc | 320mm, Dual Disc Brakes, Floating Brake Discs, 4-Piston Radial Brake Calipers | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | |||
| Rear Brake | |||
| 250mm Single Petal Disc, Single-Piston | 240mm Single Disc | 265mm, Single Disc Brake, Single-Piston Floating Caliper | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Alloys | NA | Cast Aluminium Wheels | |
| Wheel Size | |||
| 17-inch | NA | NA | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W) | 110/80-R19 M/C | 120/70-ZR17 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 160/60-ZR17 M/C (69W) | 160/60-ZR17 M/C | 180/55-ZR17 | |
| ABS | |||
| 2-Channel ABS | 2-Channel ABS | BMW Motorrad ABS | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium | 3.50" x 17” | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium | 5.50" x 17” | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 41mm Inverted Fork with Adjustable Rebound Damping (Right-Side) and Spring Preload Adjustability (Left-Side) | 41mm Conventional Telescopic Forks | 43mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Laydown Offset Single-Shock with Remote Spring Preload Adjustability | Prolink Monoshock with Swingarm | Cast Aluminium Dual Swing Arm, Central Spring Strut, Spring Pre-load Hydraulically Adjustable, Rebound Damping Adjustable | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Tubular Diamond, High-Tensile Steel | Steel Diamond | Bridge-Type Frame, Steel Shell Construction | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 150 mm | NA | 170 mm | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 145 mm | NA | 172 mm | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Rake | |||
| 25° | NA | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 108 mm | 108 mm | NA | |
| Steering Angle | |||
| 35° | NA | 60.5° | |
| 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 | Adventure | Adventure | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Any Road, Any Time. | The City is The New Wild | Never Stop Challenging | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 (New Model) | 2024 Honda CB500X | 2024 BMW F900XR | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 price is Rs 7.77 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 Honda CB500X price is Rs 5.80 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 BMW F900XR price is Rs 12.55 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Metallic Matte Dark Gray/Ebony, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Candy Lime Green | Grand Prix Red, Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic | Galvanic Gold Metallic, Racing Red, Light White | |
| 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. | 2024 Honda CB500X on road price is Rs 6.68 lakh in Delhi, Rs 6.90 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 6.76 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 6.84 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. | 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. | |
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS | |||
| Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
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