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Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Kawasaki Versys 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Z650 RS or Kawasaki Versys 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Z650 RS and Versys 650. Kawasaki Z650 RS Price starts at Rs.7.69 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Kawasaki Versys 650 Price starts at Rs.8.63 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Versys 650 BS6. Kawasaki Z650 RS is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 67.06 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Versys 650 is a 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 66.08 bhp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of range, Z650 RS provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Versys 650 has a mileage of 20 Kmpl kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Z650 RS is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki Versys 650 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Z650 RS vs Versys 650

Key HighlightsKawasaki Z650 RSKawasaki Versys 650
PriceRs.7.69 LakhRs.8.63 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc649 cc
Power67.06 bhp @ 8000 rpm66.08 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge19.4 kmpl
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Kawasaki Z650 RS STD bike
Kawasaki Z650 RS
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Rs. 7.69 Lakh
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Kawasaki Versys 650 Versys 650 BS6 bike
Kawasaki Versys 650
Versys 650 BS6
Rs. 8.63 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    8.71 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    9.73 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.1
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    649 cc
    649 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Single Channel ABS
    Single Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Floating
    Front Disc Size
    300
    300
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    33
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    33
    Front Wheel Size
    ZR17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    42
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    36
    Rear Wheel Size
    ZR17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic Fork
    Inverted Fork with Adjustable Rebound Damping (Right Side) and Spring Preload Adjustability (Left Side)
    Rear Suspension
    Horizontal Back-link Swingarm
    Laydown Offset Single Shock with Remote Spring Preload Adjustability
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 ZR17
    120/70 ZR17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    -
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years/30000 kms
    2 Years or 30000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
    Tubular Diamond, High Tensile Steel

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    Battery & Coil
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    check
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    649 cc
    649 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
    Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    201 kmph
    199 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    83 mm x 60 mm
    83 x 60
    Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    67.06 bhp @ 8000 rpm
    66.08 bhp @ 8500 rpm
    Max Torque
    62.1 Nm @ 6700 rpm
    61 Nm @ 7000 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    -
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Slipper Clutch
    -
    Traction Control System
    check
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2065 mm
    2165 mm
    Width
    800 mm
    840 mm
    Height
    1115 mm
    1360 mm
    Wheelbase
    1405 mm
    1415 mm
    Ground Clearance
    125 mm
    170 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.6 Litres
    1.7 Litres
    Body Type
    Cafe Racer
    Adventure
    Seat Height
    800 mm
    845 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    192 kg
    220 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Has a decidedly retro look that will impress the old-school bikers
    • Offers great road handling characteristics
    • Priced quite attractively
    • Amazing handling capabilities
    • Chirpy engine, lots of rev
    • Huge fuel tank capacity
    • Kawasaki’s color treatment
    • Standard ABS
    Cons
    • Available only in two colour options
    • Could be expensive to maintain
    • Coolant leaks from water pump
    • Digital instrument cluster looks dated Limited color options
    • Limited color options
    • Not suitable for short riders
    • Rattling noises
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    Safety

    Z650 RS comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Radial Tyres, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Versys 650 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Kawasaki Z650 RS has features like Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki Versys 650, on the other hand, has 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.

    Transmission

    Kawasaki Z650 RS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Versys 650 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Kawasaki Z650 RS has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1115 mm seat height. Kawasaki Versys 650 has 1360 mm seat height and 21 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Kawasaki Z650 RS and Kawasaki Versys 650 Owner Reviews

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    • Versys 650 Review
      • DB
        Dhara Babu
        4 Year ago
        4.2
        The sales and service centers needs to be expanded for an ease of the customer.
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      • DP
        Dhaval Patel
        4 Year ago
        3.6
        This bike is amazing which looks like Stunning design and Easy to ride in city traffi.
        Likes (1)
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      • N
        Negi
        4 Year ago
        4.6
        Its elegant appearance and silent motor make it the ideal bike for travellers.
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      • N
        Negi
        4 Year ago
        4.2
        Kawasaki Z650RS comes with Dual Channel ABS and has a fuel tank capacity of 12L. The seats are very comfortable to drive but I thinks looks and pretty average. Doesn't really Shout "wow" at the first glance.
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      • AK
        Aman Khanna
        4 Year ago
        4.0
        Negative point is ground clearance, rest features are good and Affordable price for everyone.
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