Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Versys 1000 is ₹ 11,19,000 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is ₹ 8,84,000. Kawasaki Versys 1000 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is available in 2 colours 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 Kawasaki Versys 1000 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT.

Versys 1000 vs V-Strom 650 XT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Versys 1000	V-Strom 650 XT
Price	₹ 11,19,000	₹ 8,84,000
Capacity	1043 cc	645 cc
Power	118.2 bhp @ 9000 rpm	--
Economy	--	--

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Kawasaki
Versys 1000

Version
BS VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 11,19,000
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Suzuki
V-Strom 650 XT

Version
Standard

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 8,84,000
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Versys 1000
BS VI
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V-Strom 650 XT
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	118.2 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	--
Max Torque	102 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	--
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,043	645
Cylinders	4	2
Bore (mm)	77	81
Stroke (mm)	56	62.6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	11.2 : 1
Ignition	Digital	Electronic ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet multi-disc	--
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	21	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
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.	--	0
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	250	260
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper	Front-Dual, Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)	110/80R19M/C 59V, tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	180/55ZR17M/C (73W)	150/70R17M/C 69V, tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Suspension	ø43 mm inverted fork with rebound damping (right-side)	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with rebound damping	Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	255	216
Overall Length (mm)	2,270	2,275
Overall Width (mm)	895	910
Overall Height (mm)	1,400	1,405
Wheelbase (mm)	1,520	1,560
Ground Clearance (mm)	150	170
Seat Height (mm)	840	835
Chassis Type	Twin-tube, aluminium	--

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	--
GPS & Navigation	Yes	--
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
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	--
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	--
Battery	Maintenance Free	--
Headlight Type	LED Tail Lamp	Halogen and Bulb Type
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 1000cc engine is smooth, refined and powerful
- Excellent seating comfort
- Equipped with adjustable windscreen
- Has a smooth-shifting gearbox
- Comfortable highway riding ergonomics
- Good low speed ride
Could be better
- Quite heavy at 255kgs
- High seat height at 840mm
- Could offer adjustable suspension
- The instrument cluster is outdated

Colors


Available Colours	Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black Pearl Stardust White/Metallic Spark Black	Champion Yellow Pearl Glacier White

Reviews

Overall rating
5.0(4 ratings)
1 reviews
1.0(1 ratings)
Reviews
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Love this bike
Best bike till now offer great power and service cost is less than bmw r 1250 gsa and
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