Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha R3

Kawasaki Versys 650 Price starts at Rs. 7.77 Lakh which is Rs. 3.11 Lakh costlier than base model of Yamaha R3 priced at Rs. 4.65 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Versys 650 is 20 kmpl whereas the mileage of Yamaha R3 is 25 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Versys 650 is powered by 649 cc engine , while Yamaha R3 is powered by 321 cc engine. Kawasaki Versys 650 is available in 2 different colours while Yamaha R3 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha R3 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha R3

Key Highlights Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS BS6Yamaha R3 STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 2-cylinder, 4-valves
Max Power 66 PS @ 8500 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm

Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha R3 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS BS6Yamaha R3 STD
Rating
13 reviews
92 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.77 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 4.65 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 2-cylinder, 4-valves
Max Power 66 PS @ 8500 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Versys 650 Colors
Yamaha R3 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy ...
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 21,274 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 12,749 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 30,032 Versys 650 Insurance Rs. 16,520 R3 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 2-cylinder, 4-valves
Engine Displacement
649 cc
321 cc
Max Power
66 PS @ 8500 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
61 Nm @ 7000 rpm
29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
83 mm
68 mm
Stroke
60 mm
44.1 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
TCI
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
11.2:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
20 kmpl
25 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :- 140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
...

Seat height
845 mm
780 mm
Length*Width*Height
2165*840*1400 mm3
2090*730*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1415 mm
1380 mm
Length
2165 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
160 mm
Height
1400 mm
1140 mm
Width
840 mm
730 mm
Fuel Capacity
21 Liters
14 Liters
Kerb Weight
219 Kg
169 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
298 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
250 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
Gear position indicator, Lubrication - Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump, Rake / Trail - 25° / 108 mm
Caster angle - 25°, Trail - 95 mm, Fuel consumption indicator - Equipped
USB charging port
...
LED tail lights
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Kawasaki Versys 650

  • Great pricing when compared with its rivals. You can easily cover 1
  • 000km/day on this bike. Adjustable suspension and great handling by ADV standards

Kawasaki Versys 650

  • Kawasaki service and spare parts cost is high. The engine offers performance but isn’t thrilling or emotional.
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which one is best Benelli TRK 502 or Versys 650?
  • I think, there was a comparison video done by Overdrive.. Check in YouTube. Being a Versys 650 owner, I would not prefer TRK502 due to its weight, under power engine, reliability issues and past history of the brand Benelli in India. You must look between V-Strom 650 and Versys 650 if you are in market to buy one.
  • At present, it would not be possible to provide a fruitful comparison as the TRK 502 is yet to be launched. So we would suggest you to wait till the brand reveals the complete details of the TRK 502. Stay tuned.

Kawasaki Versys 650 Vs Yamaha R3 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha R3?

The Yamaha R3 is cheaper than Kawasaki Versys 650 by Rs. 3.11 Lakh.

Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha R3?

For the ABS BS6 version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Versys 650 produces 66 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 61 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 321 cc Petrol engine of R3 produces 42 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Kawasaki Versys 650
  • Yamaha R3
  • Versys 650
    5.0
    Versus is outstanding and 

    Versus is outstanding and so excellent in highway to ride and the acceleration is so unbelievable

    1
    Aarya (Verified User) 1 year ago
  • Versys 650
    Build quality 

    Excellent bike, Enough power, Lightweight, Smooth, Cheap to own, Good on fuel, Tyres and oil, Easy to maintain by owner.Build quality is good.Lightweight bike to ride.

    1
    Kritartha (Verified User) 2 years ago
  • Versys 650
    3.8
    Stock tyres 

    Its a very good touring machine mostly tarmac friendly.The stock tyres are useless so as the stock headlight.The seat height is the biggest concern also the seat is wide which makes more comfort but flat footing both side impossible for anyone below 5.10.The ride quality and comfort is wonderful and i wish it had traction control which will make is a good allrounder.I can tell you that versys is one of the best touring bike currently available in market at this price band.If someone is looking for a good tourer for road use then versys is the best bet and if you are looking for bit of off-road then v-storm 650 looks better.

    1
    Veeraraghavan (Verified User) 3 years ago
  • Versys 650
    3.8
    Face everytime 

    Happy with the bike because it takes you places, pushes you to corners, and does a bit of everything that you expect. Brings a smile to my face everytime I ride it. Gives me a feeling of everlasting love for it after every ride.

    0
    Udayaditya (Verified User) 4 years ago
  • Versys 650
    4.2
    Long distance 

    Easily the best long distance on-the-road touring machine in India. Amazing value for money :) Completed 30,000km and still in love with the motorcycle!

    0
    Karthikeyan (Verified User) 5 years ago
  • Versys 650
    5.0
    Kawasaki is the best bike 

    Kawasaki is the best bike in the world.Best performance and best mileage.

    0
    Mdshezan (Verified User) 1 year ago
  • Versys 650 User Reviews
  • R3
    Mizoram road 

    This bike have a perfect engin and cc for mizoram road and it looks and sound is great and look like a beast it worth to buy for it cost

    0
    Anonymous 4 days ago
  • R3
    Yamaha r3 300cc bike performance 

    Yamaha r3 300cc bike performance is very very smooth and very clear and very fast it's much everything of the yamaha re

    0
    Yogendra (Verified User) 4 months ago
  • R3
    3.0
    It has the more power than 

    It has the more power than the rc390, It has 2 cylinders inthis segment.At 300cc segment this is the best bikes and fastest bike i have driven in my life.Duke 390 has the initial pickup and r3 has the external pickup i mean that this bike is surtable for long time racing.It has more horse power than the ktm bikes like rc series and duke series inthe 300cc segment.

    1
    Visweshkumar (Verified User) 5 months ago
  • R3
    Powerful machine 

    This bike is powerful machine and it is price is little bit higher but the power is beyond imagination

    0
    Gamer_Hacker (Verified User) 5 months ago
  • R3
    Powerful machine 

    Most powerful machine i have ever seen, Price is little bit higher but the power is beyond imagination

    1
    Anonymous 5 months ago
  • R3
    5.0
    Fast launch 

    I also heart bite fast for me then see the bike whenever see r3 my heart bite so fast i am no ride this bike but 100percent of belive yamaha when launched the bike so so so outstanding bike launch in indian market i sure never experience before the comfort power and more reliable just like a power of jet don't i lie for his bike this bike is my heart bitting on present of time i also wait for this bike so however yamaha launch in india so request of yamaha did you fast launch in india please please please yamaha not for my dream also for 20 crore indian dream i belive my heart say that one space for truth yamaha i expected from yamaha i told you sorry for any reason and any talk about you i just belive you my roundly truth hearting for you so i sorry about this message but i belive and expected for if you can so fast and hurry launched yamaha r3 i requested for you i waiting for this bike so (besabri) thanking you you yamaha i expect my talk and difference query you hear so you fast my query for launch yamaha r3 in india solve fast and hurry hanks a lot yamaha thank you so much and all over the world i apil keep riding keep safe

    0
    Aryankumar (Verified User) 2 years ago
  • R3
    I'm waiting for the 2022 

    I'm waiting for the 2022 yamaha r3, Well the legacy of this bike has turned out to be better than any bike in th rc line up or any other bike of this segment.The sheer aggression this bike has on offer is great too.The dual cylinder enginegives negligible atrocities in terms of heating and the look of this machine turns heads always.

    0
    Shivansh (Verified User) 2 years ago
  • R3
    Long rides 

    When you see and ride you will definitely fall in love with this machine.Its riding posture is awesome and suitable for long rides as well.If you are planning to buy a 300cc machine you should definitely wait for it and don't forgot to test ride it.Have a nice day.

    0
    RUSHER (Verified User) 2 years ago
  • R3
    R3 is going to beat all the 

    R3 is going to beat all the sport in this segment and the looks give the more attractive to buy and power and performance is very good in old r3 and let's see the same power and performance is their in the new version of r3

    0
    Rakesh (Verified User) 9 months ago
  • R3 User Reviews

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