Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Honda CB500X Comparison

Updated: 27, Oct, 2023 09:44 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 7,77,000
* Delhi. May vary.

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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 8,85,000
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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 5,79,952
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
219 kg216 kg197 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 litres20 litres17.7 litres
Wheelbase
1415 mm1560 mm1445 mm
Overall Length
2165 mm2275 mm2155 mm
Overall Width
840 mm910 mm825 mm
Overall Height
1400 mm1405 mm1410 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm170 mm181 mm
Seat Height
845 mm835 mm830 mm

PERFORMANCE FIGURES

0-100 kmph
4.2 secsNA5.6 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 cc645 cc471 cc
Bore
83 mm81.0 mm67 mm
Stroke
60 mm62.6 mm66.8 mm
Compression Ratio
10.8:111.2:110.7:1
Number of Cylinders
222
Engine Details
649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin645cc, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine471cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin Cylinder, DOHC Engine
Maximum Power
66 HP @ 8500 rpm70 HP @ 8800 rpm46.9 HP @ 8600 rpm
Maximum Torque
61 Nm @ 7000 rpm62 Nm @ 6500 rpm43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Number of Gears
666
Cooling
Liquid CooledLiquid CoolingLiquid Cooled
Valve System
DOHC, 8 valvesNANA
Fuel System
Fuel Injection: 38mm x 2Fuel InjectionPGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition
DigitalElectronic IgnitionNA
Lubrication
Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry SumpWet SumpNA
Emission Norms
BS6-CompliantBS6-CompliantBS6-Compliant

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Low Battery Indicator
NA
Low Fuel Warning Light
NANA
Low Oil Indicator
NA
ABS Light
Gear Indicator
NA
Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth
NANA
Neutral Indicator
NANA
Fuel Gauge
DigitalDigitalDigital
Tachometer
DigitalAnalogueDigital Bar Graph
Trip Meter
DigitalDigital-2Digital
Speedometer
DigitalDigitalDigital
Odometer
DigitalDigitalNA
Clock
DigitalDigitalDigital

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 CB500XKawasaki Versys 650, BMW F900XRKawasaki 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, Rail Light & Turn Signals, KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control), Slim, Upright Riding Position, USB Outlet (Accessory), Pannier System 2X28L (Accessory), 47L Topcase (Accessory).Advanced Traction Control System, Modes for All Conditions, Low RPM Assist, 12V DC OutletAttractive 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
12VNA12V
Capacity
10AhNA7.4Ah
Turn Signal Light (Front)
LEDNANA
Turn Signal Light (Rear)
LEDNANA
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance FreeMaintenance Free
Head Light
LEDLEDLED
Tail Light
LEDLEDLED

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 Petal-Style Discs, Dual Piston310mm Dual Discs310mm Single Disc
Alloy Wheels
NA
Rear Brake
250mm Single Disc, Single-Piston260mm Single Disc240mm Single Disc
Wheel Type
AlloysSpokeNA
Wheel Size
17-inchNANA
Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W)110/80-R19 M/C 59V110/80-R19 M/C
Rear Tyre
160/60-ZR17 M/C (69W)150/70-R17 M/C 69V160/60-ZR17 M/C
ABS
2-Channel ABS2-Channel ABS2-Channel ABS
Front Wheel
17-inchNAMulti-Spoke Cast Aluminium
Rear Wheel
17-inchNAMulti-Spoke Cast Aluminium

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
41mm Inverted Telescopic Fork with Adjustable Rebound Damping (Right-Side) and Adjustable Preload (Left-Side)Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped41mm Conventional Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Offset Laydown Single-Shock with Remote Spring Preload AdjustabilityLink Type, Coil Spring, Oil DampedProlink Monoshock with Swingarm
Frame (Chassis)
Diamond, High-Tensile SteelAluminium Twin-Spar FrameSteel Diamond
Front Wheel Travel
130 mmNANA
Rear Wheel Travel
80 mmNANA

Miscellaneous Information

Rake
25°NANA
Trail
108 mmNA108 mm
Steering Angle
35°NANA
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
AdventureAdventureAdventure
Official Tagline
All Roads, One BikeNAThe City is The New Wild
Bike Variant
2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 (New Model)2024 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT2024 Honda CB500X
Availability Status in India
AvailableAvailableAvailable
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
Candy Lime GreenChampion Yellow, Pearl Glacier WhiteGrand Prix Red, Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrolPetrol
On Road Price
2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 on road price is Rs 8.85 lakh in Delhi, Rs 9.15 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 8.96 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 9.07 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)
NANA

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