Kawasaki Versys-X 300: specs and comparison
Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (Adventure, 2017-2023): 296 cc engine, 29 kW / 39 bhp, 175 kg (kerb weight), seat height 815 mm. Licence: A2.
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Kawasaki Versys-X 3002017-2023 · 296 cc · 29 kW
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Specs
Generation 2017-2023
| Years | 2017-2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Adventure |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 296 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 29 kW / 39 bhp |
| Torque | 25.7 Nm at 10000 rpm |
| Weight | 175 kg (kerb weight) |
| Seat height | 815 mm |
| Suspension travel | no data |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 17 l |
| Fuel use | 72 mpg (3.9 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 235 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £3,600 - £4,900 |
Why it's worth it
- Comfortable riding position
- Very low fuel use
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Long range (220 miles+)
Watch out
- Struggles at motorway speeds
- Basic, budget suspension
What to check on a used one
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Fork seals: oil film on the fork legs
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Questions
Is the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 A2-legal?
Yes: 29 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Kawasaki Versys-X 300?
815 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 weigh?
175 kg (kerb weight).
What is the fuel use and range of the Kawasaki Versys-X 300?
About 72 mpg (3.9 l/100 km); with the 17 l tank that is roughly 235 miles (380 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.