Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Yamaha R3

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Versys X 300 or Yamaha R3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Versys X 300 and R3. Kawasaki Versys X 300 Price starts at Rs.3.80 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs.3.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Versys X 300 is 2 cylinder, 296 cc Engine can generate 39.45 hp @ 11500 rpm power whereas Yamaha R3 is a 2 cylinder, 321 cc Engine can generate 41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm power. In terms of range, Versys X 300 provides a range of 22 Kmplkm/charge (base model), and R3 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Versys X 300 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Yamaha R3 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Versys X 300 vs R3

Key Highlights	Kawasaki Versys X 300	Yamaha R3
Price	Rs.3.80 Lakh	Rs.3.60 Lakh
Engine Capacity	296 cc	321 cc
Power	39.45 hp @ 11500 rpm	41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm
Mileage/Range	N/A km/charge	N/A km/charge

Kawasaki Versys X 300

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Rs. 3.80 Lakh

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Rs. 3.60 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

Versys X 300 specifications	R3 specifications
Variant Name	STD	STD
On Road Price	4.28 Lakh Price Breakup	4.06 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	3.8 1 Reviews	4.5 9 Reviews
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 Litres	14 Litres
Engine Displacement	296 cc	321 cc

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Versys X 300 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	R3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	Single Channel	Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type	-	Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size	290 mm	298
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	-
Front Wheel Size	19 inch	17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Yes	-
Rear Wheel Size	17 inch	17
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork	Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Rear Suspension	Bottom-link Uni-Trak gas-charged Mono shock	Swingarm
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - 19	110/70 R17M/C 54H
Rear Tyre Size	130/80 - 17	140/70 R17M/C 66H
Front Type	Disc	Hydraulic single disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	290 mm	220 mm
Rear Type	Disc	Hydraulic single disc

Instrumentation

Versys X 300 Instrumentation	R3 Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	-	No
Touch Screen Display	-	No
Fuel level guage	Digital	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Speedometer	-	Digital
Odometer	-	Digital

Exterior

Versys X 300 Exterior	R3 Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes
LED headlight	Yes	Yes

Warranty

Versys X 300 Warranty	R3 Warranty
Basic Warranty	-	2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Versys X 300 Body & Suspension	R3 Body & Suspension
Colors	Versys X 300 Colours	R3 Colours
Images	Versys X 300 Images	R3 Images
Frame Type	Diamond Frame	Diamond

Engine & Transmission

Versys X 300 Engine & Transmission	R3 Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Ignition	-	Electric
Spark Plugs	-	1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity	296 cc	321 cc
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled Parallel Twin-Cylinder	4-stroke& 2-cylinder& Liquid-cooled& DOHC& 4-valves
No. of Cylinders	2	2
No. of valves per cylinder	-	2
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Battery Capacity	-	0.084 kwh
Bore x Stroke	62 mm x 49 mm	68 mm x 44.1 mm
Configuration	-	Single Cylinder
Cooling type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuelling	-	Fuel Injection
Max Power	39.45 hp @ 11500 rpm	41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque	25.7 Nm @10000 rpm	29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Versys X 300 Comfort & Convenience	R3 Comfort & Convenience
Front Storage Box	-	No
Pillion Backrest	-	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Under Seat Storage	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	-	No
Console Type	-	Digital
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console	-	Digital
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Self Start	TCI

Safety

Versys X 300 Safety	R3 Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	-	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	-
Radial Tyres	-	Yes
Side Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Pass Light	-	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Turn Signal	LED	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Yes	Yes
Slipper Clutch	Yes	Wet, Multiple Disc

Dimensions & Capacity

Versys X 300 Dimensions & Capacity	R3 Dimensions & Capacity
Length	2169 mm	2090 mm
Width	861 mm	730 mm
Height	1389 mm	1140 mm
Wheelbase	1450 mm	1380 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 Litres	14 Litres
Body Type	Adventure	-
Seat Height	815 mm	780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	175 kg	169 kg

Pros & Cons

Versys X 300 Pros & Cons	R3 Pros & Cons
Pros	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.	Engine performance is brilliant Refined redline behaviour Braking is very strong & spot-on Suspension setup is perfectly tuned for road Overall design & build quality is superb
Cons	No connected features or TFT screen. No rider aids on offer. Lack of adjustable suspension. Halogen headlights look and feel basic.	Design is already aged in global markets No modern features like the TFT console Lack of safety features like slipper clutch

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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Versys X 300 and Yamaha R3

Safety

Versys X 300 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch. R3 has Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Comfort & Convenience

Kawasaki Versys X 300 has features like Pillion Footrest, Under Seat Storage, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Yamaha R3, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Kawasaki Versys X 300 comes with 6 Manual transmission and R3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki Versys X 300 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1389 mm seat height. Yamaha R3 has 1140 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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