Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Triumph Tiger Sport 660
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Versys 650 and the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Versys 650
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱514,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,500
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Tiger Sport 660
2025 model variant
- SRP
- ₱566,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱15,967
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Versys 650 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱514,000, which is ₱52,000 (9%) below the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 at ₱566,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Versys 650 is estimated at ₱14,500 a month against ₱15,967 for the Tiger Sport 660, a difference of ₱1,467 a month.
- The Tiger Sport 660 makes more power (81 PS against 67 PS for the Versys 650).
- The Tiger Sport 660 has more torque (64 Nm against 61 Nm for the Versys 650).
- The Tiger Sport 660 has the lower seat at 835 mm, 10 mm below the Versys 650, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Versys 650 is the heavier bike (218 kg against 207 kg for the Tiger Sport 660).
- The Versys 650 carries more fuel (21 L against 17.2 L for the Tiger Sport 660).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Versys 650Standard, ₱514,000 | Triumph Tiger Sport 6602025 model, ₱566,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 649 cc | 660 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 67 PS | 81 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 10,250 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 61 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7000 | 6250 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection | Multipoint, sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2165 mm | 2071 mm |
| Width (differs) | 840 mm | 834 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1420 mm | 1398 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1415 mm | 1418 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 845 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 170 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 218 kg | 207 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 21 L | 17.2 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork with adjustable rebound damping (right side), and spring preload adjustability (left side), 41 mm | Showa 41 mm, upside-down separate function cartridge forks, adjustable compression and rebound damping, 150 mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Laydown offset single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability | Showa monoshock (RSU), adjustable rebound damping and remote hydraulic preload adjustment, 150 mm wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual semi-floating petal discs, 300 mm, Dual-piston | Twin, 310 mm discs, Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers, OCABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 250 mm, Single-piston | Single, 255 mm disc, single-piston sliding caliper, OCABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70 R 17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium alloy, 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel | Tubular steel perimeter frame |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) | Traction control |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | My Triumph Connectivity (navigation, phone and music) |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | LCD multi-function instruments with integrated colour TFT screen |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | 3 riding modes: Sport, Road, Rain; Cruise control; Triumph Shift Assist |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months |
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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.