Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

Last Updated: October 19, 2026

Kawasaki Versys X 300 price starts at Rs. 3.49 Lakh, which is Rs. 9,427 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, priced at Rs. 3.58 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Versys X 300 offers a claimed 24.39 kmpl, while the Continental GT 650 delivers 27 kmpl. On the performance front, the Versys X 300 uses a 296cc engine producing 39 PS @ 11500 rpm and the Continental GT 650 a 648cc engine producing 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm. If you're deciding between the Versys X 300 and Continental GT 650, the Continental GT 650 is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Versys X 300 stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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Versys X 300 vs Continental GT 650 Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki Versys X 300Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 3.49 LakhRs. 3.58 Lakh
Mileage 24.39 kmpl27 kmpl
Engine 296 cc648 cc
Max power 39 PS @ 11500 rpm47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
Kerb weight 175 Kg214 Kg

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Basic Info Kawasaki Versys X 300 (2026)Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Base
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Brand Name Kawasaki Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.49 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.58 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, Air and Oil Cooled
Max Power 39 PS @ 11500 rpm 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Versys X 300 Colors
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 9,556 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,814 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,559 Versys X 300 Insurance Rs. 23,061 Continental GT 650 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
170 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, Air and Oil Cooled
Engine Displacement
296 cc
648 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
39 PS @ 11500 rpm
47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
Max Torque
26 Nm @ 10000 rpm
52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm
Bore
62 mm
78 mm
Stroke
49 mm
67.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Digital Spark Ignition
Compression Ratio
10.6:1
9.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
24.39 kmpl
27 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
41 mm front fork, Travel - 110 mm
Suspension-Rear
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability, Wheel Travel - 148 mm
Twin gas-charged shock absorbers with adjustable preload, Travel - 88 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
39 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19, Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-130/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Seat height
815 mm
804 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
1.5 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
400 kg
Length*Width*Height
2170*860*1390 mm3
2119*780*1092 mm3
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1398 mm
Length
2170 mm
2119 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
174 mm
Height
1390 mm
1092 mm
Width
860 mm
780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
12.5 L
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
214 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Size
290 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
240 mm

Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 12AH

Frame Type
Backbone, High Tensile Steel
Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame with Bolted Trussing
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Cafe Racer Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Not Available
Analogue
Gradeability
Not Available
24°
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
Not Available
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
Not Available
15000kms/540 days

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years or 40,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
40000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Versys X 300
  • Unique styling
  • Pliant suspension setup
Kawasaki Versys X 300
  • Quite expensive for a 300cc
  • Limited reach and availability
  • Kawasaki service is known to be expensive
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Which bike is best between Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650?
On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650?
The Kawasaki Versys X 300 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 by ₹9,427.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650?
For the (2026) version, 296 cc Petrol engine of Versys X 300 produces 39 PS @ 11500 rpm of power and 26 Nm @ 10000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Base version, 648 cc Petrol engine of Continental GT 650 produces 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm of torque

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