BMW Motorrad F 450 GS vs Kawasaki Versys 650
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad F 450 GS and the Kawasaki Versys 650 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad F 450 GS
Style Exclusive variant
- SRP
- ₱498,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,049
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Versys 650
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱514,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,500
How they differ
- The BMW Motorrad F 450 GS is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱498,000, which is ₱16,000 (3%) below the Kawasaki Versys 650 at ₱514,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the F 450 GS is estimated at ₱14,049 a month against ₱14,500 for the Versys 650, a difference of ₱451 a month.
- The Versys 650 makes more power (67 PS against 47.6 PS for the F 450 GS).
- The Versys 650 has more torque (61 Nm against 43 Nm for the F 450 GS).
- The Versys 650 has the larger engine (649 cc against 420 cc for the F 450 GS).
- The Versys 650 is the heavier bike (218 kg against 178 kg for the F 450 GS).
- The Versys 650 carries more fuel (21 L against 14 L for the F 450 GS).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad F 450 GSStyle Exclusive, ₱498,000 | Kawasaki Versys 650Standard, ₱514,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Water-cooled 2-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four cam-operated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and wet-sump lubrication | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 420 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 47.6 PS | 67 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8750 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 43 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,750 | 7000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system with throttle-by-wire | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Water-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 26.3 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5+ | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain 520 14/48 | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2161 mm | 2165 mm |
| Width (differs) | 869 mm | 840 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1465 mm | 1415 mm |
| Seat height | 845 mm | 845 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 170 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 178 kg | 218 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 14 L | 21 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 43 mm | Inverted fork with adjustable rebound damping (right side), and spring preload adjustability (left side), 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, compression and rebound damping adjustable shock absorber including progressive damping | Laydown offset single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper | Dual semi-floating petal discs, 300 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Hydraulic single disc brake, rigid brake disc, diameter 240 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | Single petal disc, 250 mm, Single-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 100/90 -19 | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 130/80 -17 | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Steel tube frame with load-bearing engine, steel tube sub-frame | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Headlight (differs) | Full-LED headlight with X-shaped daytime riding light | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.