BMW G 650 GS vs Kawasaki Versys 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	652 cc	649 cc
Bore X Stroke	100 mm x 83 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	10.8:1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	4	--
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
Injection Type	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection	Indirect Injection
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Alternator	3-phase 400 W	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Maximum Power	--	68.39 hp
Maximum Torque	--	64 Nm
Top Speed	192 kmph	206 kmph
Fuel Tank Size	--	21 L
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	7000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	8500 rpm

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Performance

Engine Displacement	652 cc	--
Power	48 hp	--
Torque	60 Nm	--
Top Speed	192 kmph	206 kmph
Mileage City	26 kmpl	--
Mileage Highway	32 kmpl	--

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Dimension

Length	2185 mm	2165 mm
Dry Weight	177 kg	--
Kerb Weight	193 kg	214 kg
Height	1440 mm	1400 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Wheel Base	1484 mm	1415 mm
Width	920 mm	840 mm
Gross Weight	380 kg	--
Ground Clearance	261 mm	170 mm
Category	--	Sport

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	Digital
Start Option	Electric Start	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--

Electrical

Pack Life	No	No
Power Pack	No	No
Pack Capacity	No	No
Pack Voltage	No	No
Motor Type	No	No
Charger Type	No	No
Input	No	No
Range City	No	No
Range Highway	No	No
Battery Charge Time	No	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	210 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	210 mm	--
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Swing Arm

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	90/90 R21	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	130/80 R17	160/60 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R21	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Runflat

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	--	Manual
Gear Box	--	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	--
Traction Control	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Street,Road,Rain Street,Road,Rain	Sport Sport
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Central Locking	Optional Optional	--

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	TFT Display TFT Display	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital

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Electrical

Head Lamp	Projector Projector	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	Optional Optional	No
Battery Voltage	12 V, 12 Ah 12 V, 12 Ah	12 V 12 V
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	LED LED	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Bridge-Type Bridge-Type	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Seat Type	Low-Slung Low-Slung	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped

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Brake

Front Brake	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Additional Features	ASC,DTC,NBS,RDC ASC,DTC,NBS,RDC	--
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No