Honda XL750 Transalp vs Kawasaki Versys 650
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda XL750 Transalp and the Kawasaki Versys 650 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda XL750 Transalp
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱610,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,209
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 Kawasaki Versys 650 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱514,000, which is ₱96,000 (16%) below the Honda XL750 Transalp at ₱610,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Versys 650 is estimated at ₱14,500 a month against ₱17,209 for the XL750 Transalp, a difference of ₱2,709 a month.
- The XL750 Transalp makes more power (91.8 PS against 67 PS for the Versys 650).
- The XL750 Transalp has more torque (75 Nm against 61 Nm for the Versys 650).
- The XL750 Transalp has the larger engine (755 cc against 649 cc for the Versys 650).
- The Versys 650 has the lower seat at 845 mm, 10 mm below the XL750 Transalp, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Versys 650 is the heavier bike (218 kg against 210 kg for the XL750 Transalp).
- The Versys 650 carries more fuel (21 L against 16.6 L for the XL750 Transalp).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda XL750 TransalpStandard, ₱610,000 | Kawasaki Versys 650Standard, ₱514,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled OHC 4-Stroke 8-Valve Parallel Twin with 270° Crank and Unicam | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 755 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 91.8 PS | 67 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9500 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 75 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7250 | 7000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 24 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed Manual Transmission | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2325 mm | 2165 mm |
| Width (differs) | 838 mm | 840 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1455 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1560 mm | 1415 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 855 mm | 845 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 210 mm | 170 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 210 kg | 218 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 16.6 L | 21 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Inverted fork with adjustable rebound damping (right side), and spring preload adjustability (left side), 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Monoshock Damper, Pro-Link Swingarm, 190mm Travel | Laydown offset single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Axial mounted two-piston brake caliper, 310mm floating double disc | Dual semi-floating petal discs, 300 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single piston caliper, 256 single disc | Single petal disc, 250 mm, Single-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond Type / Steel | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Honda RoadSync | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 5-inch TFT Meter Display | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Riding modes: Standard / Sport / Rain / Gravel / User Customizable; Wheelie control; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | 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.