Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Honda CB500X Comparison
Updated: 27, Oct, 2023 04:14 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 7,77,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 8,85,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 5,79,952
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 219 kg | 216 kg | 197 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 21 litres | 20 litres | 17.7 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1415 mm | 1560 mm | 1445 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2165 mm | 2275 mm | 2155 mm | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 840 mm | 910 mm | 825 mm | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1360 mm | 1405 mm | 1410 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 170 mm | 170 mm | 181 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 845 mm | 835 mm | 830 mm | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 4.2 secs | NA | 5.6 secs | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| NA | |||
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). | Honda CB500X mileage is 28.6 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). | Honda CB500X top speed is 182 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. | In terms of performance, the 500cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.6 seconds. | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 649 cc | 645 cc | 471 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 83 mm | 81.0 mm | 67 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 60 mm | 62.6 mm | 66.8 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 10.8:1 | 11.2:1 | 10.7:1 | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | |||
| 4 | NA | 4 | |
| Throttle Bore | |||
| 38 mm | NA | 34 mm | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin Engine | 645cc, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine | 471cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin Cylinder, DOHC Engine | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 67 HP @ 8500 rpm | 70 HP @ 8800 rpm | 46.9 HP @ 8600 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 61 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 62 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 43 Nm @ 6500 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6-Speed, Return Shift | 6 | 6 | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooling | Liquid Cooled | |
| Valve System | |||
| DOHC, 8 Valves | NA | NA | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Injection: 38mm x 2 | Fuel Injection | PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition | |||
| Digital | Electronic Ignition | NA | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump | Wet Sump | NA | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Fuel Warning Light | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Neutral Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Analogue | Digital Bar Graph | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital-2 | Digital | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
| 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, BMW F900XR | Kawasaki Versys 650, Benelli TRK 502, Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT | |
| 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 | 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). | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Voltage | |||
| 12V | NA | 12V | |
| Capacity | |||
| 10Ah | NA | 7.4Ah | |
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | NA | NA | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | NA | 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 adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.5 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 500cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.6 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 | 310mm Single Disc | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | |||
| Rear Brake | |||
| 250mm Single Petal Disc, Single-Piston | 260mm Single Disc | 240mm Single Disc | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Alloys | Spoke | NA | |
| Wheel Size | |||
| 17-inch | NA | NA | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W) | 110/80-R19 M/C 59V | 110/80-R19 M/C | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 160/60-ZR17 M/C (69W) | 150/70-R17 M/C 69V | 160/60-ZR17 M/C | |
| ABS | |||
| 2-Channel ABS | 2-Channel ABS | 2-Channel ABS | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | NA | Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | NA | Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium | |
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 | 41mm Conventional Telescopic Forks | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Laydown Offset Single-Shock with Remote Spring Preload Adjustability | Link Type, Coil Spring, Oil Damped | Prolink Monoshock with Swingarm | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Tubular Diamond, High-Tensile Steel | Aluminium Twin-Spar Frame | Steel Diamond | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 150 mm | NA | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 145 mm | NA | NA | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Rake | |||
| 25° | NA | NA | |
| Trail | |||
| 108 mm | NA | 108 mm | |
| Steering Angle | |||
| 35° | NA | 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 | Adventure | Adventure | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Any Road, Any Time. | NA | The City is The New Wild | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 (New Model) | 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT | 2024 Honda CB500X | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | 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). | 2024 Honda CB500X price is Rs 5.80 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Metallic Matte Dark Gray/Ebony, Metallic Flat Spark Black/Candy Lime Green | Champion Yellow, Pearl Glacier White | Grand Prix 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. | 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. | 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. | |
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS | |||
| Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
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