Which bike is better Honda CB500X or Kawasaki Versys 650?

According to our average user rating, Kawasaki Versys 650 has a score of 4.7/5 while Honda CB500X is rated 4.0/5.

Which bike among Honda CB500X and Kawasaki Versys 650 is cheaper?

Honda CB500X is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Honda CB500X or Kawasaki Versys 650?

Kawasaki Versys 650 is heavier (218 kg) than Honda CB500X (199 kg).

Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki Versys 650

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda CB500X and Kawasaki Versys 650. The ex-showroom price of Honda CB500X is ₹ 6,31,898 and Kawasaki Versys 650 is ₹ 6,93,961. Honda CB500X is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Kawasaki Versys 650 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Honda CB500X and Kawasaki Versys 650.

CB500X vs Versys 650 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CB500X	Versys 650
Price	₹ 6,31,898	₹ 6,93,961
Capacity	471 cc	649 cc
Power	46.93 bhp @ 8500 rpm	65.71 bhp @ 8500 rpm
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₹ 6,31,898

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Versys 650

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₹ 6,93,961

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	46.93 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	65.71 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	43.2 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	61 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	471	649
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	67	83
Stroke (mm)	66.8	60
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.7 : 1	10.8:1
Ignition	TCBI with digital advance	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.7	21
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.6	3.1
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	185	199

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	250
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/80 - 19	120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre Size	160/60 - 17	160/60 - ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	41	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	41	42
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	ø41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping
Rear Suspension	Honda ProLINK Monoshock	Offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability/145 mm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	199	218
Overall Length (mm)	2,156	2,165
Overall Width (mm)	828	840
Overall Height (mm)	1,412	1,400
Wheelbase (mm)	1,443	1,415
Ground Clearance (mm)	181	170
Seat Height (mm)	830	840
Chassis Type	Steel Tube Type	Diamond, high-tensile steel

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	32000 Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm	No	No
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V, 7.0Ah	12V 10 Ah (10 HR)
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	Bulb and Reflector
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Hazard Light, Adjustable Brake Lever	Gear Indicator

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Friendly motorcycle
- Engine is refined and torquey
- Good ride quality
- Offers excellent ride comfort
- The 650cc engine is loaded with torque
- Easy to ride in the city
Could be better
- Priced too high
- Limited service reach
- Has an outdated instrument cluster
- Could get better electronic aids

Colors


Available Colours	Grand Prix Red Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic	Candy Lime Green

Reviews


Overall rating	4.0(4 ratings) 3 reviews	4.7(3 ratings) 1 reviews

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"ahh a 500cc for that money, Nah thanks I'd spend my dime elsewhere"; hold on now mr.

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Best road tourer

Its a very good touring machine mostly tarmac friendly. The stock tyres are useless s

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