Which bike is better Kawasaki Versys 650 or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

According to our average user rating, Kawasaki Versys 650 has a score of 4.7/5 while Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is rated 4.2/5.

Which bike among Kawasaki Versys 650 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is cheaper?

Kawasaki Versys 650 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Kawasaki Versys 650 or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

Kawasaki Versys 650 is heavier (218 kg) than Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (216 kg).

Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Versys 650 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Versys 650 is ₹ 6,93,940 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is ₹ 8,91,275. Kawasaki Versys 650 is available in 1 colour 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 650 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT.

Versys 650 vs V-Strom 650 XT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Versys 650	V-Strom 650 XT
Price	₹ 6,93,940	₹ 8,91,275
Capacity	649 cc	645 cc
Power	65.71 bhp @ 8500 rpm	69.7 bhp @ 8800 rpm
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Kawasaki
Versys 650

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₹ 6,93,940

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V-Strom 650 XT

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Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 8,91,275

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Versys 650
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	65.71 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	69.7 bhp @ 8,800 rpm
Max Torque	61 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	62 Nm @ 6,300 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	649	645
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	83	81
Stroke (mm)	60	62.6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	11.2 : 1
Ignition	Digital	Electronic ignition
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	Wet Multi-Disc	Wet, multi-plate type
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	21	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3.1	3
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	--	500
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	25
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	199	190

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)	300	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	250	260
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	Front-Dual, Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
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	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)	150/70R17M/C 69V, tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	33	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	33	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	42
Front Suspension	ø41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability/145 mm	Link type, coil spring, oil damped

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	218	216
Overall Length (mm)	2,165	2,275
Overall Width (mm)	840	910
Overall Height (mm)	1,400	1,405
Wheelbase (mm)	1,415	1,560
Ground Clearance (mm)	170	170
Seat Height (mm)	840	835
Chassis Type	Diamond, high-tensile steel	Aluminum Twin-Spar Frame

Manufacturer Warranty


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

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Stand Alarm	No	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
Battery	12V 10 Ah (10 HR)	10Ah Maintenance-Free
Headlight Type	Bulb and Reflector	Halogen and Bulb Type
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Gear Indicator	Riding Modes

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Offers excellent ride comfort
- The 650cc engine is loaded with torque
- Easy to ride in the city
- Has a smooth-shifting gearbox
- Comfortable highway riding ergonomics
- Good low speed ride
Could be better
- Has an outdated instrument cluster
- Could get better electronic aids
- Could offer adjustable suspension
- The instrument cluster is outdated

Colors


Available Colours	Candy Lime Green	Champion Yellow Pearl Glacier White

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(3 ratings) 1 reviews	4.2(5 ratings) 2 reviews

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FAQs About Versys 650 & V-Strom 650 XT

Q: Which bike is better Kawasaki Versys 650 or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

A: According to our average user rating, Kawasaki Versys 650 has a score of 4.7/5 while Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is rated 4.2/5.
Q: Which bike among Kawasaki Versys 650 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is cheaper?

A: Kawasaki Versys 650 is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Kawasaki Versys 650 or Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT?

A: Kawasaki Versys 650 is heavier (218 kg) than Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (216 kg).