Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki Versys 650

CB500X vs Versys 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB500X STDKawasaki Versys 650 STD
Rating
4 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.79 Lakh Rs. 7.77 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine (Parallel Twin) Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 8500 rpm 67 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Versys 650 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI ...
Rs. 21,274 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance ... Rs. 36,725 Versys 650 Insurance
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Engine Type
4 Stroke, SI Engine (Parallel Twin)
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Engine Displacement
471.03 cc
649 cc
Gear Box
6 speed
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Max Power
47.58 PS @ 8500 rpm
67 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
43.2 Nm @ 6500 rpm
61 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
67 mm
83 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
60 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Computer-Controlled Digital Transistorized With Electronic Advance
Digital
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
10.8:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
28 kmpl
20 kmpl
Top Speed
...
200 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-19 Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-160/60-17
Peak Power
...
67 PS @ 8500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
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Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
830 mm
845 mm
Length*Width*Height
2156*828*1412 mm3
2165*840*1360 mm3
Wheelbase
1443 mm
1415 mm
Length
2156 mm
2165 mm
Ground Clearance
181 mm
170 mm
Height
1412 mm
1360 mm
Width
828 mm
840 mm
Fuel Capacity
17.7 Liters
21 Liters
Kerb Weight
199 Kg
219 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
...
845 mm
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
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Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
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Additional Features
Emergency Stop Signal, Honda Ignition Security System, Gear Position Indicator, Hazard Lights, Engine Temperature Indicator
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USB charging port
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Headlight
...
LED
LED Tail Lights
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
...
Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
...
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
...
Analogue
Clock
Digital
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CB500X
  • Creamy power delivery; Honda reliability; Low running and maintenance costs.
Kawasaki Versys 650
  • Great pricing when compared with its rivals. You can easily cover 1
  • 000km/day on this bike. Adjustable suspension and great handling by ADV standards
Honda CB500X
  • PRICE! Seat height might be a tad too high.
Kawasaki Versys 650
  • Kawasaki service and spare parts cost is high. The engine offers performance but isn’t thrilling or emotional.
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Kawasaki Versys 650 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which one is best Benelli TRK 502 or Versys 650?
  • I think, there was a comparison video done by Overdrive.. Check in YouTube. Being a Versys 650 owner, I would not prefer TRK502 due to its weight, under power engine, reliability issues and past history of the brand Benelli in India. You must look between V-Strom 650 and Versys 650 if you are in market to buy one.
  • At present, it would not be possible to provide a fruitful comparison as the TRK 502 is yet to be launched. So we would suggest you to wait till the brand reveals the complete details of the TRK 502. Stay tuned.

Honda CB500X Vs Kawasaki Versys 650 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki Versys 650?
Kawasaki Versys 650 is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of mileage and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki Versys 650?
The Honda CB500X is cheaper than Kawasaki Versys 650 by Rs. 1.97 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki Versys 650?
For the STD version, 471.03 cc Petrol engine of CB500X produces 47.58 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 43.2 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Versys 650 produces 67 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 61 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda CB500X has better performance.

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