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BSA Scrambler 650 vs Kawasaki Z300

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 29 Oct 2026.

BSA Scrambler 650
Kawasaki Z300

BSA

Scrambler 650

From ₹3.25 Lakh

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Kawasaki

Z300

From ₹3.24 Lakh

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BSA Scrambler 650Raven Black · ₹3.25 Lakh
Kawasaki Z300Z300 · ₹3.24 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Scrambler 650: ₹3.25 Lakh Z300: ₹3.24 Lakh (ahead) Z300 ₹950 cheaper
Braking Scrambler 650: Not listed Z300: Dual-channel ABS
Power Scrambler 650: 45 hp (ahead) Z300: 40 PS Torque 55 vs 26.3 Nm
Weight Scrambler 650: 208 kg Z300: 175 kg Seat height 820 vs 785 mm
Versions Scrambler 650: 3 (ahead) Z300: 1

Pick the Scrambler 650 for more power and more versions.

Pick the Z300 for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹3.25 Lakh
₹3.24 Lakh
On-road in
₹3.72 Lakh
₹3.63 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹9,874 a month
₹9,640 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
45 hp
40 PS
Torque
55 Nm
26.3 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Scrambler
Naked street motorcycle
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Sold By
BSA Motorcycles India
Not listed
Launched In India
23 April 2026
Not listed
Platform
Not listed
Shares its tubular diamond frame and 296cc engine with the Kawasaki Ninja 300

Engine & Transmission

Engine
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, twin spark plugs
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve
Displacement
652 cc
296 cc
Bore x Stroke
100 mm x 83 mm
62.0 mm x 49.0 mm
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
10.6:1
Fuel System
Electronic fuel injection
Fuel injection, dual 32 mm throttle bodies
Exhaust
Single exhaust
Not listed
Gears
5-speed constant mesh
6-speed manual
Cooling
Not listed
Liquid cooled
Clutch
Not listed
Wet multi-disc, Assist and Slipper function
Drivetrain
Not listed
Chain drive

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Single 320 mm floating disc, Brembo 2-piston calliper
Petal disc, 290 mm, dual-piston caliper
Rear Brakes
Single 255 mm disc, Brembo single-piston calliper
Petal disc, 220 mm, dual-piston caliper
Braking System
Yes, front and rear
Dual-channel ABS
Front Wheel
19 in
Not listed
Rear Wheel
17 in
Not listed
Front Tyre
110/80 R19
110/70-17
Rear Tyre
150/70 R17
140/70-17
Frame
Twin cradle tubular steel
Tubular diamond
Swingarm
Twin-sided tubular steel
Not listed
Front Suspension
41 mm telescopic forks, 138 mm travel
37 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm travel
Rear Suspension
Twin shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 127 mm travel
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, preload adjustable, 132 mm travel
Wheels
Not listed
Alloy, 17-inch front and rear
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless
Rake / Trail
Not listed
27.0 degrees / 93 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
140 mm

Dimensions & Storage

Seat Height
820 mm
785 mm
Wheelbase
1,465 mm
1,405 mm
Weight
208 kg
Not listed
Fuel Tank
12 L
17 litres
Length x Width x Height
Not listed
2,010 mm x 785 mm x 1,045 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
175 kg
Seat Type
Not listed
Split step-up seat, forward-slanted rider portion
Storage
Not listed
Not specified by Kawasaki

Safety & Convenience

Rider Aids
ABS and traction control
Not listed
ABS
Not listed
Dual-channel, non-switchable
Traction Control
Not listed
Not offered
Kill Switch
Not listed
Yes

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster
Not listed
Full-LCD cluster with bar-style tachometer and Economical Riding Indicator
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
None
USB Charging
Not listed
USB Type-C outlet offered as an optional genuine Kawasaki accessory, not standard

Lights

Headlights
Not listed
Triple LED unit, twin low beams and a single high beam
Tail Lights
Not listed
LED
Turn Indicators
Not listed
Not specified by Kawasaki

Choice

Versions
3 versions
1 version
Price range
₹3.25 Lakh – ₹3.41 Lakh
₹3.24 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Raven Black₹3.25 Lakh Z300₹3.24 Lakh Z300 ₹950 less

On-road price by city

Scrambler 650 Raven Black against Z300 Z300

CityScrambler 650Z300Gap
Mumbai₹3.85 Lakh₹3.73 LakhZ300 ₹12,072 less
Pune₹3.85 Lakh₹3.73 LakhZ300 ₹12,072 less
New Delhi₹3.72 Lakh₹3.63 LakhZ300 ₹8,794 less
Bengaluru₹4.04 Lakh₹3.95 LakhZ300 ₹8,889 less
Chennai₹3.85 Lakh₹3.76 LakhZ300 ₹8,832 less
Hyderabad₹4.04 Lakh₹3.95 LakhZ300 ₹8,889 less
Ahmedabad₹3.65 Lakh₹3.56 LakhZ300 ₹8,775 less
Kolkata₹3.78 Lakh₹3.69 LakhZ300 ₹8,813 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Scrambler 650 or the Z300?

The Z300, by ₹950 on the versions compared here: Scrambler 650 Raven Black at ₹3.25 Lakh against Z300 Z300 at ₹3.24 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.72 Lakh against ₹3.63 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Scrambler 650 Raven Black makes 45 hp and 55 Nm and the Z300 Z300 makes 40 PS and 26.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹9,874 a month for the Scrambler 650 and ₹9,640 for the Z300, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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