The Versys-X300 is an adventure-styled touring model that builds on the any-road any-time performance of Kawasaki’s Versys models by adding increased capability on unpaved roads.
At 300cc, the Versys-X300 is the smallest-displacement model in the touring category, and the only model of its kind. Like you would expect from a bike designed to be the ideal travel partner, it offers the best comfort and convenience of any 300cc adventure style model. More manageable in both weight and power, and more readily available than many larger-displacement models, the Versys-X 300 offers easy access to motorcycle adventure.
ENGINE
Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement 296 cm3
Bore and Stroke 62.0 x 49.0 mm
Compression ratio 10.6:1
Valve system DOHC, 8 valves
Fuel system Fuel injection: ø 32 mm x 2 with dual throttle
valves
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed, return
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction ratio 3.087 (71/23)
Gear ratios: 1st 2.714 (38/14)
2nd 1.789 (34/19)
3rd 1.409 (31/22)
4th 1.160 (29/25)
5th 1.000 (27/27)
6th 0.857 (24/28)
Final reduction ratio 3.286 (46/14)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
FRAME
Type Backbone, high-tensile steel
Wheel travel: front 130 mm
rear 148 mm
Tyre: front 100/90-19M/C 57S
rear 130/80-17M/C 65S
Caster (rake) 24.3o
Trail 108 mm
Steering angle (left/right) 40o / 40o
SUSPENSION
Front ø41 mm telescopic fork
Rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock
and adjustable preload
BRAKES
Front: Type Single ø290 mm petal disc
Caliper Single balanced actuation dual-piston
Rear: Type Single ø220 mm petal disc
Caliper Dual-piston
DIMENSIONS
Overall length 2,170 mm
Overall width KLE300A 940 mm
KLE300B/C 860 mm
Overall height 1,390 mm
Wheelbase 1,450 mm
Ground clearance 180 mm
Seat height 845 mm (EUR)
815 mm
(USA/CAN/AUS/S.E. Asia (B1/B3)/THA/PHL)
Curb mass KLE300A 184 kg
KLE300B 173 kg
KLE300C 175 kg
Fuel capacity 17 litres
PERFORMANCE
Maximum power 29.3 kW {40 PS} / 11,500 min-1
(EUR/S.E. Asia (B1/B3)/THA/PHL)
29 kW {39 PS} / 11,500 min-1
(USA/CAN/AUS)
Maximum torque 25.7 N.m {2.6 kgf.m} / 10,000 min-1
(EUR/S.E. Asia (B1/B3)/THA/PHL)
26 N.m {2.7 kgf.m} / 10,000 min-1
(USA/CAN/AUS)