Detailed comparison of Kawasaki Versys 650 and Kawasaki Ninja 500. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Versys 650 is ₹ 6,93,961 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 is ₹ 5,25,000. Kawasaki Versys 650 is available in 2 colours and Kawasaki Ninja 500 is available in 1 colours. Compare Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between Versys 650 and Ninja 500.
| Kawasaki Versys 650 4.3 out of 5 | Kawasaki Ninja 500 4.0 out of 5 | - | - | |
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Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500 Comparison Overview |
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| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 649 cc | 451 cc | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 20 kmpl | N/A | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | 219 kg | 171 kg | - | - |
Power & Performance |
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| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.3:1 | - | - |
| Top Speed | 199 Kmph | N/A | - | - |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3.1 litres | 2.8 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 litres | 14 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - |
| Clutch | Wet Multi-Disc | Assist And Slipper Clutch | - | - |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | - | - |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | - | - |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | - | - |
| Ignition | Digital | CDI | - | - |
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 649 cc | 451 cc | - | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Stroke | 60 mm | 58.6 mm | - | - |
| Bore | 83 mm | 70 mm | - | - |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Emission Standard | BS-VI | BS6 Phase 2 | - | - |
| Max Torque | 61 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm | - | - |
| Max Power | 65.7 bhp @ 8,500 rpm | 44.7 bhp @ 9000 rpm | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 20 kmpl | N/A | - | - |
Dimensions & Chassis |
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| Kerb Weight | 219 kg | 171 kg | - | - |
| Overall Length | 2165 mm | 1995 mm | - | - |
| Overall Width | 840 mm | 730 mm | - | - |
| Overall Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm | 1375 mm | - | - |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 145 mm | - | - |
| Seat Height | 845 mm | 785 mm | - | - |
| Chassis Type | Diamond, high-tensile steel | Trellis, high-tensile steel | - | - |
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension |
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| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 110/70 - R17 | - | - |
| Rear Suspension | Offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability/145 mm | Monoshock Absorber | - | - |
| Front Suspension | ø41 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping | Telescopic Fork | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 33 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 33 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Size | 160/60 - ZR17 | 150/60 - R17 | - | - |
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 inch | 17 inch | - | - |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 inch | 17 inch | - | - |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | - | - |
| Calliper Type | Front- 2 Piston , Rear-Single Piston Calliper | Front and Rear - Dual Piston Caliper | - | - |
| Rear Brake Size | 250 mm | 220 mm | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
| Front Brake Size | 300 mm | 310 mm | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
Manufacturer Warranty |
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| Standard Warranty (Year) | 2 Year | N/A | - | - |
| Standard Warranty (Kilometers) | 30000 Kilometers | N/A | - | - |
Features |
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| Additional features | TFT Instrument Cluster | LCD Instrument Console | - | - |
| 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) | N/A | - | - |
| Headlight Type | LED Headlamp | LED | - | - |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED Tail Lamp | N/A | - | - |
| Turn Signal | Yes | N/A | - | - |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Touch screen display | N/A | No | - | - |
| Instrument Console | N/A | Digital | - | - |
| Hazard Warning Switch | N/A | Yes | - | - |
| OTA Updates | N/A | Not Available | - | - |
| Call/SMS Alerts | N/A | Yes | - | - |
| Geo fencing | N/A | No | - | - |
| Gear Indicator | N/A | Yes | - | - |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | N/A | No | - | - |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | N/A | Yes | - | - |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Mobile App Connectivity | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | No | - | - |
| USB charging port | Yes | N/A | - | - |
| 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 | Digital | - | - |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Stepped Seat | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | N/A | - | - |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | N/A | - | - |
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | - | - |
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Seat | Yes | Yes | - | - |
Colours |
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| Available Colours |
Lime Green
Metallic Phantom Silver
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Metallic Spark Black
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 4.0 out of 5
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Zontes 350R 3.5 out of 5
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Kawasaki Ninja 500 4.0 out of 5
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Zontes 350X 3.8 out of 5
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* Ex-showroom PriceQ: Which bike is better, Kawasaki Versys 650 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?
A: According to our expert rating, Kawasaki Versys 650 has a score of 4.3/5 whereas Kawasaki Ninja 500 scored 4.0/5.
Q: Among Kawasaki Versys 650 and Kawasaki Ninja 500, which bike is cheaper?
A: Kawasaki Ninja 500 is cheaper than Kawasaki Versys 650 . Kawasaki Ninja 500 has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 5,25,000 while the ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Versys 650 is ₹ 6,93,961.
Q: Apart from Kawasaki Versys 650 and Kawasaki Ninja 500, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from Kawasaki Versys 650 and Kawasaki Ninja 500 the other similar alternatives are Hyosung GT650R, Kawasaki Ninja 500, Zontes 350R and Zontes 350X.
