Kawasaki Versys 650 Vs BMW S 1000 R comparison

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₹ 8.48 Lakh

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Kawasaki Versys 650 Vs BMW S 1000 R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Versys 650 Vs S 1000 R on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Versys 650 Vs S 1000 R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW S 1000 R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 21.27 Lakh. On the other hand, Kawasaki Versys 650 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 8.48 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki Versys 650	BMW S 1000 R
Price	₹ 8.48 Lakh	₹ 21.27 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	BMW
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	20.00 KM/L	16.10 KM/L
Power	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC bhp	162.00 bhp
Engine	649.0 CC	999.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Versys 650 Vs S 1000 R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW S 1000 R base engine returns 16 KM/L. The Kawasaki Versys 650 base returns 20 KM/L.

Versys 650 Vs S 1000 R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW S 1000 R gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Kawasaki Versys 650 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC	Water/Oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valve
Engine CC	649.0 CC	999.0 CC
Engine Power	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC	162.00
Max Torque	61 Nm @ 7,000 Rpm	114.00
Top Speed	199 kmph	200 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2 (OB	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Water/oil-Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2165 mm	2090 mm
Width	840 mm	812 mm
Height	1360 mm	1115 mm
Wheelbase	1415 mm	1450 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	140 mm
Kerb Weight	219 kg	199 kg
Seat Height	845 mm	830 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Diamond Frame	Bridge-type Aluminium Laminate Frame With Load-bearing Engine

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	21.0 L	16.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	4.0 L	4.0 L
Mileage	20.00 KM/L	16.10 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	420 km	265 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	41 Mm USD Fork With Adjustable Rebound And Preload	Upside-down Telescopic Fork Ø 46 Mm, Compression And Rebound Stage Adjustable
Rear Suspension	Showa Monoshock With Preload Adjustability	Aluminium 2-sided Swing Arm, Rebound Damping Adjustable
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc	Twin Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17	190/55 ZR 17
Wheel Type	Alloy	Cast Aluminium Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	4.3-inch TFT Di	TFT Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Electric Start	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	Yes
Stand Indicator	-	Yes
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	Split Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	Yes
ABS	Dual Channel AB	Dual-Channel
Engine Kill Switch	No	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	No	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
SOS	No	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	No	3 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	No	3 Years

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