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Kawasaki Versys-X 300
Kawasaki Versys- X 300 is an adventure-cum-touring motorcycle, which also happens to be the third and now the most affordalbe Versys lineup. It competes with KTM 390 Adventure, and Yezdi Adventure.
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Versys-X 300 Highlights
On Target
The Versys X-300 made a comeback to India after a long gap, a touring-focused motorcycle in the entry-level ADV space.
What We Like
The Versys X 300 feels well-built, comes with the famed Japanese reliability, the engine feels refined and smooth.
What We Do Not Like
It has not changed at all in terms of design, not many features on offer, and it also lacks outright grunt.
Engine
| Engine Capacity | 296 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled Parallel Twin-Cylinder |
| Configuration | DOHC |
| Cooling Type | Liquid Cooled |
Competitor Comparison
| Model | Engine Size | Engine Type |
|---|---|---|
| TRK 502 | 500 cc | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke& 2-cylinder |
| Adventure 250 | 248.76 cc | 4 stroke& Single Cylinder& SOHC& Internal Combustion Engine |
| Adventure | 334 cc | Single cylinder& 4 Stroke& Liquid Cooled& DOHC |
| 390 Adventure | 398.63 cc | 4-stroke& Single Cylinder& DOHC |
| Himalayan 450 | 452 cc | Liquid Cooled& Single Cylinder& DOHC& 4 Valves |
Power
39.45 hp @ 11500 rpm
Versys-X 300's 39.45 bhp Power is close to the segment average of 40.02 bhp.
Power of Versys-X 300 Competitors
| Model | Power |
|---|---|
| TRK 502 | 47.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Adventure 250 | 30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
| Adventure | 29.2 bhp |
| 390 Adventure | 45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Himalayan 450 | 39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
| 350T | 38.2 bhp @ 9500 rpm |
| Scrambler 400X | 39.5 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
| NX500 | 46.93 bhp @ 8600 rpm |
| F 450 GS | 48 bhp @ 8750 rpm |
| Apache RTX 300 | 35.50 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
Torque
25.7 Nm @10000 rpm
Versys-X 300's 25.7 Nm Torque is about 30% lower than the segment average of 36.44 Nm.
Torque of Versys-X 300 Competitors
| Model | Torque |
|---|---|
| TRK 502 | 46 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Adventure 250 | 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm |
| Adventure | 29.6 Nm |
| 390 Adventure | 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Himalayan 450 | 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| 350T | 32.8 Nm @ 7500 rpm |
| Scrambler 400X | 37.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| NX500 | 43 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| F 450 GS | 43 Nm @ 6750 rpm |
| Apache RTX 300 | 28.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
Kerb Weight
175 kg
Versys-X 300's 175 kg Kerb Weight is about 8% lower than the segment average of 188.18 kg.
Kerb Weight of Versys-X 300 Competitors
| Model | Kerb Weight (kg) |
|---|---|
| TRK 502 | 235 kg |
| Adventure 250 | 177 kg |
| Adventure | 187 kg |
| 390 Adventure | 181 kg, 182 kg, 183 kg |
| Himalayan 450 | 196 kg |
| Scrambler 400X | 185 kg |
| NX500 | 199 kg |
| F 450 GS | 165 kg |
| Apache RTX 300 | 180 kg |
Seat Height
815 mm
Versys-X 300's 815 mm Seat Height is close to the segment average of 836.79 mm.
Seat Height of Versys-X 300 Competitors
| Model | Seat Height (mm) |
|---|---|
| TRK 502 | 800 mm, 860 mm |
| Adventure 250 | 855 mm |
| Adventure | 815 mm |
| 390 Adventure | 825 mm, 830 mm, 870 mm |
| Himalayan 450 | 825 mm, 860 mm |
| 350T | 830 mm |
| Scrambler 400X | 835 mm |
| NX500 | 830 mm |
| F 450 GS | 845 mm |
| Apache RTX 300 | 835 mm |
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Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Specs & Features
Expert Verdict on Versys-X 300
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Pros & Cons of Versys-X 300
What we admire in this bike
The parallel-twin engine has been retained and produces more power.
Design inspired by the larger Versys bikes.
A large 17-litre fuel tank
A large and comfortable seat.
Patented heat management system.
What could have been better
No connected features or TFT screen.
No rider aids on offer.
Lack of adjustable suspension.
Halogen headlights look and feel basic.
Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Detailed Review
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The Versys X-300 is the baby Versys in Kawasaki India’s lineup, and it draws inspiration from the larger Versys bikes in the lineup. It continues to look familiar to the model that used to be on sale a few years ago. Unlike traditional ADVs, this Versys does not come with a beak up front, and it makes do with a conventional mud-guard instead. There are two dual-tone colour schemes on offer; Metallic Ocean Blue with Pearl Robotic White, and Candy Lime Green with Metallic Flat Spark Black.
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The presence of spoke rims signify its dual-purpose nature, even though the tall windscreen and the conventional stubby exhaust pipe might give the impression that it leans more heavily towards the touring bits. Also, unlike most of the competition, the Versys X-300 does not get LED lighting, and instead it carries on with a halogen headlamp, tail lamp and winkers.
Versys-X 300 body specifications:
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm |

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Unlike most of its rivals with a single-cylinder powertrain, the Versys X-300 comes with a 296cc, liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder powertrain, which produces 40.04bhp at 11,500rpm and 25.7Nm of torque at 10,000rpm. This powertrain is paired to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-assist clutch. This powertrain has been carried over from the Ninja 300, but with higher figures.
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Compared to other single-cylinder motorcycles in this segment, the Versys X-300 is close to the KTM 390 Adventure in terms of power, and it also manages to trump the Yezdi Adventure. However, the other two bikes offer better torque than the Versys X-300, thus further signifying that it is more focused on touring rather than hardcore off-roading.
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In terms of hardware, the Versys X-300 is rather basic. The frame hangs off of telescopic forks with 130mm of travel, and a gas-charged monoshock with 148mm of travel at the rear. It also makes use of a 19-inch front and a 17-inch rear wheel with spoke rims. However, unlike the Himalayan, the Kawasaki does not come with tubeless wheels. The brake diameters are not specified, but it gets disc brakes on both ends.
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The Versys X-300 is also basic in terms of features and equipment. It comes with a semi-digital instrument cluster, featuring an analogue tachometer and an LCD screen for the speedometer and a gear position indicator. There are no rider aids to speak of either, but there is dual-channel ABS on offer.

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Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Competitors
| Models | Engine | Power | Torque | Mileage | Kerb weight | Seat height | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() ₹3.49 Lakh* | 296 cc | 39.45 hp @ 11500 rpm | 25.7 Nm @10000 rpm | - | 175 kg | 815 mm | |
| 500 cc | 48 bhp | 46 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 25 kmpl | 228 - 235 kg | 800 mm | Versys-X 300 vs TRK 502 | |
| 471 cc | 47 bhp | 43 Nm @ 6500 rpm | - | 196 kg | 830 mm | Versys-X 300 vs NX500 | |
| 452 cc | 39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm | 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm | 30 kmpl | 196 kg | 860 mm | Versys-X 300 vs Himalayan 450 | |
| 398.63 cc | 45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 29.5 kmpl | 182 kg | 870 mm | Versys-X 300 vs 390 Adventure | |
| 349 cc | 39.5 bhp @ 8000 rpm | 37.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm | - | 185 kg | 835 mm | Versys-X 300 vs Scrambler 400X | |
| 348 cc | 38.2 bhp @ 9500 rpm | 32.8 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 23 kmpl | - | 830 mm | Versys-X 300 vs 350T | |
| 248.76 cc | 30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm | 30 kmpl | 177 kg | 855 mm | Versys-X 300 vs Adventure 250 | |
| 299.1 cc | 35.50 bhp @ 9000 rpm | 28.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm | - | 180 kg | 835 mm | Versys-X 300 vs Apache RTX 300 | |
| 334 cc | 29.2 bhp | 29.6 Nm | 33.07 kmpl | 187 kg | 815 mm | Versys-X 300 vs Adventure | |
| 420 cc | 48 bhp @ 8750 rpm | 43 Nm @ 6750 rpm | 26 kmpl | 165 kg | 845 mm | Versys-X 300 vs F 450 GS |
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Latest Updates on Versys-X 300
Kawasaki India has launched the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 at Rs 3,79,900 (ex-showroom), expanding its adventure-touring portfolio. The Versys-X 300 becomes the third model in the Versys lineup in India, joining the larger Versys 650 and Versys 1100.
The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 is making a comeback in the Indian market after its disappearance. This time, Kawasaki plans to reintroduce this model with a localized approach with the same 296 cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel-twin engine.
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