Royal Enfield INT650 Base vs Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABS (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Royal Enfield INT650 Basestacks up against the Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Royal Enfield INT650 Base | Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $6,149 | $10,399 |
| Engine | 648 cc | 649 cc |
| Weight | 217 kg | 210 kg |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 845 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.0 L | 20.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 6 speed, Chain | Manual, 6 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | Disc | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | 100 / 90 R18 M/C 56H / 130 / 70 R18 M/C 63H | Dunlop® Sportsmax D222F: 120/70-ZR17 (58W) / Dunlop® Sportsmax D222: 160/60-ZR17 (69W) |
Royal Enfield INT650 Base vs Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Royal Enfield INT650 Base and the Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Royal Enfield INT650 Base brings its published horsepower in a 217 kg package, while the Kawasaki Versys® 650 LT ABS counters with its own power figure at 210 kg. On price, the Royal Enfield INT650 Base has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: