Royal Enfield Scram 440 vs BSA Scrambler 650
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Scram 440 and BSA Scrambler 650 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Scrambler 650 costs ₹1,02,893 more than the Scram 440, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 46% extra.
The Scram 440 takes 4 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Scram 440 and 5.5/10 for the Scrambler 650.
Category by category
Price
Scram 440
The Scram 440 starts ₹1,02,893 lower (₹2,24,373 against ₹3,27,266), about ₹3,260 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Scrambler 650
Scrambler 650 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 219 against 130 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Scram 440
Scram 440 adds single-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the Scrambler 650 does not have on any variant.
City manners
Scram 440
Scram 440 is 12 kg lighter and lower in the seat (795 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Scram 440
Scram 440 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Scrambler 650.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Scram 440 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Royal Enfield's bigger service network matters
Buy the Scrambler 650 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Scram 440 | Scrambler 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,24,373 | ₹3,27,266 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,64,714 | ₹3,76,507 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldScram 440 | BSAScrambler 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,24,373 | ₹3,27,266 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,120 | ₹10,380 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 443 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled |
| Power | 25.4 bhp | 45.6 bhp |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 30 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 196 kg | 208 kg |
| Fuel tank | 15 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm | 187 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1460 mm | 1465 mm |
| Length | 2165 mm | — |
| Width | 840 mm | — |
| Height | 1170 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | — |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | — |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, 41mm forks | Telescopic forks, 41 mm Dia, 138 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with linkage | Twin Shock Absorbers with 5 Step adj. preload, 127mm travel. |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | — |
| Rear tyre | 120/90-17 | — |
Scram 440 vs Scrambler 650: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Scram 440 or the Scrambler 650?
- The Scram 440 is cheaper by ₹1,02,893 at the base variant (₹2,24,373 against ₹3,27,266 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Scram 440 and Scrambler 650 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,11,793: roughly ₹2,64,714 for the Scram 440 and ₹3,76,507 for the Scrambler 650, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
