Kawasaki
Kawasaki Versys-X 300 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 296cc liquid-cooled engine makes 38.8 bhp and 26 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 175 kg that is 222 bhp per tonne, 19th best power-to-weight of the 29 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 175 kg
- Fuel tank
- 17 L
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Ground clearance
- 180 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1450 mm
- Length
- 2170 mm
- Width
- 860 mm
- Height
- 1390 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-17
Engine
- Engine
- 296 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 38.8 bhp
- Torque
- 26 Nm
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 290 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Forks
- Rear suspension
- Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability
Source: Kawasaki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Versys-X 300 weighs 175 kg with fluids, has an 815 mm seat, 180 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1450 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 17 litres.
Tyres are 100/90-19 front and 130/80-17 rear.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Chassis
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Equipment against 390 Adventure, 250 Adventure and F 450 GS
What it lacks: tubeless tyres, alloy wheels, traction control and usd front forks, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 1 colours: Candy Lime Green / Metallic Flat Spark Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Versys-X 300 has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
- Traction control
- USD front forks
- Rear monoshock
- LED headlamp
- Projector headlamp
- Colour TFT console
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Ride modes
- USB charging port
Colours
- Candy Lime Green / Metallic Flat Spark Black
Versys-X 300 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Versys-X 300?
- It uses a 296cc engine producing 38.8 bhp and 26 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Versys-X 300 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 815 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Versys-X 300 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Versys-X 300 have?
- 10 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Some are variant-specific.
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