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Kawasaki Versys-X 300 vs Royal Enfield Bear 650

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Kawasaki Versys-X 300
Royal Enfield Bear 650

Kawasaki

Versys-X 300

From ₹3.49 Lakh

Full Versys-X 300 page Change

Royal Enfield

Bear 650

From ₹3.78 Lakh

Full Bear 650 page Change
Kawasaki Versys-X 300Versys-X 300 · ₹3.49 Lakh
Royal Enfield Bear 650Bear 650 · ₹3.78 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Versys-X 300: ₹3.49 Lakh (ahead) Bear 650: ₹3.78 Lakh Versys-X 300 ₹29,208 cheaper
Braking Versys-X 300: Dual-channel ABS Bear 650: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Versys-X 300: Not published Bear 650: 22 kmpl Claimed
Power Versys-X 300: 39.45 bhp Bear 650: 47.4 PS (ahead) Torque 25.7 vs 56.5 Nm
Weight Versys-X 300: 175 kg Bear 650: 216 kg Seat height 815 vs 830 mm

Pick the Versys-X 300 for the lower price.

Pick the Bear 650 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹3.49 Lakh
₹3.78 Lakh
On-road in
₹3.9 Lakh
₹4.3 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹6,556 a month
₹7,225 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
39.45 bhp
47.4 PS
Torque
25.7 Nm
56.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
22 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Colour Options
Not listed
Boardwalk White, Petrol Green, Wild Honey, Golden Shadow and Two Four Nine; ex-showroom Rs 3,78,208 to Rs 3,99,990 depending on colour, per royalenfield.com's own configurator. Only one real trim is sold; colour is the only price difference.

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Air / Oil-Cooled, 270° crank
Displacement (cc)
296 cc
648 cc
Bore x Stroke
62.0 mm x 49.0 mm
78.0 mm x 67.8 mm
Compression Ratio
10.6:1
9.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Air / Oil Cooled
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive (5/8" Pitch)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 290 mm
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 220 mm
Single Disc, 270 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS (Switchable rear off-road ABS)
Wheel Type
Wire-spoke, 19-inch front / 17-inch rear
Heavy-Duty Wire-Spoke Wheels (19-inch Front / 17-inch Rear)
Tyre Type
Tubed
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
100/90-19 57H Tube-type (MRF NYLOREX-F)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
140/80-R17 69H Tube-type (MRF NYLOREX-R)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic forks
43 mm Showa SFF-BP Inverted USD Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, preload adjustable
Twin Showa coil-over rear shock absorbers (115 mm travel)
Frame Type
Backbone, high-tensile steel
Steel Tubular Double Cradle Chassis
Wheelbase (mm)
1,450 mm
1460 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
180 mm
184 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm)
815 mm
830 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
175 kg
216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
17 litres
13.7 L (Reserve 3.0 L)
Length (mm)
Not listed
2200 mm
Width (mm)
Not listed
855 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1160 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Semi-digital: digital speedo/odo/fuel gauge, analogue tachometer
4.0-inch Round Full-Colour TFT Display (Tripper Dash with Google Maps)
Gear Indicator
Yes
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Bluetooth smartphone pairing, music, and call controls)
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Full map navigation via Tripper Dash / Google Maps)
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (USB-C fast charging port on handlebar)

Safety & Convenience

Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
None
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
Halogen bulb
Full LED Headlamp with integrated round LED DRL
Taillight
LED
Full LED
Turn Indicators
LED
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Pillion seat fitted
Single-piece contoured scrambler bench seat with number board side panels
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹3.49 Lakh
₹3.78 Lakh – ₹3.99 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
5 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

Versys-X 300₹3.49 Lakh Bear 650₹3.78 Lakh Bear 650 ₹29,208 more

On-road price in six cities

Versys-X 300 Versys-X 300 against Bear 650 Bear 650

CityVersys-X 300Bear 650Gap
Mumbai₹4.01 Lakh₹4.45 LakhVersys-X 300 ₹44,452 less
Pune₹4.01 Lakh₹4.45 LakhVersys-X 300 ₹44,452 less
New Delhi₹3.9 Lakh₹4.3 LakhVersys-X 300 ₹39,794 less
Bengaluru₹4.25 Lakh₹4.68 LakhVersys-X 300 ₹42,714 less
Chennai₹4.04 Lakh₹4.45 LakhVersys-X 300 ₹40,962 less
Hyderabad₹4.25 Lakh₹4.68 LakhVersys-X 300 ₹42,714 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 Versys-X 300 or the Bear 650?

The Versys-X 300, by ₹29,208 on the versions compared here: Versys-X 300 Versys-X 300 at ₹3.49 Lakh against Bear 650 Bear 650 at ₹3.78 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.9 Lakh against ₹4.3 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Versys-X 300 Versys-X 300 makes 39.45 bhp and 25.7 Nm and the Bear 650 Bear 650 makes 47.4 PS and 56.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹6,556 a month for the Versys-X 300 and ₹7,225 for the Bear 650, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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