Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Triumph Tiger 850 Sport

Kawasaki Versys 650

₹8.63 Lakh*

Triumph Tiger 850 Sport

₹11.95 Lakh*

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Comfort & Convenience

Engine & Transmission

Safety

Dimensions & Capacity

Exterior
Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight
Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Riding Modes Switch
Data Not Available
Warranty
Basic Warranty
2 Years/30000 kms
2 Years/Unlimited kms
Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
Data Not Available

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Detailed Comparison of Versys 650 and Tiger 850 Sport

Versys 650 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Tiger 850 Sport has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System, Power Modes. Kawasaki Versys 650 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Triumph Tiger 850 Sport, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator. Kawasaki Versys 650 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Tiger 850 Sport comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission. Kawasaki Versys 650 has a 21 Litres fuel tank with 1420 mm seat height. Triumph Tiger 850 Sport has 1460 mm seat height and 20 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Competitors

Kawasaki Versys 650 Competitors

Models	Engine	Power	Torque	Mileage	Kerb weight	Seat height
Kawasaki Versys 650 ₹8.63 Lakh*	649 cc	66.08 bhp @ 8500 rpm	61 Nm @ 7000 rpm	Upto 19.4 kmpl	220 kg	845 mm
Triumph Tiger Sport 660 ₹9.45 - ₹9.58 Lakh*	660 cc	80 bhp @ 10250 rpm	64 Nm @ 6250 rpm	17.2 kmpl	206 kg	835 mm
Benelli TRK 502 ₹6.30 - ₹6.95 Lakh*	500 cc	47.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm	46 Nm @ 6000 rpm	25 kmpl	235 kg	860 mm
Brixton Cromwell 1200 ₹7.84 - ₹9.11 Lakh*	1222 cc	81.8 bhp @ 6500 rpm	108 Nm @ 3100 rpm	-	455 kg	800 mm
Triumph Trident 660 ₹8.99 - ₹9.14 Lakh*	660 cc	80 bhp @ 10250 rpm	64 Nm @ 6250 rpm	15 kmpl	189 kg	805 mm
Honda NX500 ₹6.33 Lakh*	471 cc	46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm	43 Nm @ 6500 rpm	27.78 kmpl	196 kg	830 mm
Kawasaki Vulcan S ₹8.13 Lakh*	649 cc	60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm	61.0 Nm @ 6600 rpm	20.58 kmpl	235 kg	705 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 650 ₹7.91 Lakh*	649 cc	67.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm	64 Nm @ 6700 rpm	21 kmpl	196 kg	790 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE ₹11.01 Lakh*	776 cc	83 bhp @ 8500 rpm	78 Nm @ 6800 rpm	-	232 kg	855 mm

Braking System	Single Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type	Fixed	Fixed
Front Disc Size	300	320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	33	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	33	36
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42	42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36	42
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork with Adjustable Rebound Damping (Right Side) and Spring Preload Adjustability (Left Side)	45?mm Marzocchi upside?down (USD) forks
Rear Suspension	Laydown Offset Single Shock with Remote Spring Preload Adjustability	Marzocchi rear suspension unit& manual preload adjustment
Front Tyre Size	120/70 R17	100/90 R19
Rear Tyre Size	160/60 R17	150/70 R17
Tubeless Tyres
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	250 mm	255 mm
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc

Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Ignition	CDI	Data Not Available
Spark Plugs
Engine Capacity	649 cc	888 cc
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled& 4 Stroke& Parallel Twin	Liquid-cooled& R12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder
No. of Cylinders	2	3
No. of valves per cylinder	2	2
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Top Speed	199 kmph	160 kmph
Bore x Stroke	83mm x 60 mm	78 mm x 6R1.9 mm
Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Cooling type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Max Power	66.08 bhp @ 8500 rpm	84 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	61 Nm @ 7000 rpm	82 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Mileage (Claimed)	19.4 kmpl	24 kmpl
Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed

Length	2165 mm	2240 mm
Width	840 mm	830 mm
Height	1420 mm	1460 mm
Wheelbase	1415 mm	1556 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	203 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	21 Litres	20 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	1.7 Litres	3.7 Litres
Body Type	Adventure	Adventure
Unladden/Kerb Weight	220 kg	192 kg
Seat Height	845 mm	820 mm

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Pillion Footrest
Service Reminder Indicator
GPS & Navigation
Start Type	Self Start	Self Start
Console Type	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
Engine Kill Switch
Handle Type	Single bar	Data Not Available
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Seat Style	Split	Split
Side Stand Indicator
Riding Modes	Data Not Available	2
USB Charger Port	Data Not Available

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
Hazard Warning Indicator
Hazard Warning Switch
Radial Tyres
Pass Light
Pillion Grabrail
Turn Signal	LED	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Traction Control System
Side Stand Alarm	Data Not Available
Slipper Clutch	Data Not Available
Power Modes	Data Not Available

Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes Switch	Data Not Available

Pros	Amazing handling capabilities Chirpy engine, lots of rev Huge fuel tank capacity Kawasakiâ€™s color treatment Standard ABS
Cons	Coolant leaks from water pump Digital instrument cluster looks dated Limited color options Limited color options Not suitable for short riders Rattling noises

Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight

Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Triumph Tiger 850 Sport