Kawasaki Versys 650 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

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₹ 8.48 Lakh

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₹ 12.98 Lakh

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Kawasaki Versys 650 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Versys 650 Vs Ninja 1000SX 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 Ninja 1000SX – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX in New Delhi starts at ₹ 12.98 Lakh. On the other hand, Kawasaki Versys 650 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 8.48 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki Versys 650	Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Price	₹ 8.48 Lakh	₹ 12.98 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	20.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Power	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC bhp	140.00 bhp
Engine	649.0 CC	1043.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Versys 650 Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX base engine returns 17 KM/L. The Kawasaki Versys 650 base returns 20 KM/L.

Versys 650 Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX 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	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-line Four
Engine CC	649.0 CC	1043.0 CC
Engine Power	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC	140.00
Max Torque	61 Nm @ 7,000 Rpm	111.00
Top Speed	199 kmph	244 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2 (OB	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2165 mm	2100 mm
Width	840 mm	825 mm
Height	1360 mm	1190 mm
Wheelbase	1415 mm	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	219 kg	238 kg
Seat Height	845 mm	815 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Diamond Frame	Aluminium Twin-Tube

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	21.0 L	19.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	4.0 L	N/A
Mileage	20.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	420 km	323 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	41 Mm USD Fork With Adjustable Rebound And Preload	41 Mm Inverted Fork With Stepless Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability.
Rear Suspension	Showa Monoshock With Preload Adjustability	Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, With Stepless Rebound Damping And Remote Spring Preload Adjustability.
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	250 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	N/A
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17	190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	4.3-inch TFT Di	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Electric Start	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	No
Stand Indicator	-	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	Standard
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
ABS and Switchable Traction Control	-
Assist And Slipper Clutch	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	No
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	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	No

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	No	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	No	2 Years

Additonal Features

Aluminium Twin-Tube Frame Ensuring A Balance Of Sharp Turning And Firm Handling	-
Comfortable Ergonomics To Comfortable Riding Position	-
Power Mode Selection Riders Can Choose From Full Power Or Low Power Mode	-
The 3-Mode Ktrc System Covers A Wide Variety Of Riding Conditions	-
The Exhaust System Features A 4-Into-2-Pre-Chamber-Into-2 Layout	-

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