Kawasaki Versys-X 300: review, history, specs
Class: dual sport
Production: 2017+
Also called: Kawasaki KLE300
Related: Kawasaki Ninja 300
Predecessor: Kawasaki KLE250 Anhelo
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| Kawasaki Versys-X 300
2017+ (all markets) |
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History
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2017 | North America, Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki Versys-X 300 / Kawasaki Versys-X 300 ABS
Code: KLE300BHF / KLE300CHF |
| 2018 | North America, Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki Versys-X 300 / Kawasaki Versys-X 300 ABS
Code: KLE300BJF / KLE300CJF |
| 2019 | North America, Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki Versys-X 300 / Kawasaki Versys-X 300 ABS
Code: KLE300BKF / KLE300CKF |
| 2020 | North America, Europe, Australia | Name: Kawasaki Versys-X 300 / Kawasaki Versys-X 300 ABS
Code: KLE300BLF / KLE300CLF |
| 2021 | North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki Versys-X 300 ABS
Code: KLE300CMFAN (Australia), KLE300CMFAL (North America) |
| 2022 | North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki Versys-X 300 ABS
Code: KLE300CNFAN (Australia), KLE300CNFAL (North America) |
| 2023 | North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki Versys-X 300 ABS
Code: KLE300CPFAN (Australia), KLE300CPFAL (North America) |
| 2024 | North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki Versys-X 300 ABS |
| 2025 | North America, Australia | Name: Kawasaki Versys-X 300 ABS |
Specifications
Kawasaki Versys-X 300: specs.
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2170 mm / 85,4 in |
| Overall width | 860 mm / 33,9 in | |
| Overall height | 1390 mm / 54,7 in | |
| Seat height | 845 mm / 33,3 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57,1 in | |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm / 7,1 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 175 kg / 386 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, diamond (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock, 148 mm / 5,8 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 100/90-19M/C (57S) | |
| Rear tire size | 130/80-17M/C (65S) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 290 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS) | |
| Fuel capacity | 17,0 l / 4,5 US gal | |
| Trail | 108 mm / 4,2 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,1 l / 100 km (57 US mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders, inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 62,0 x 49,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 296 cm³ (18,1 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.6:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 40,0 hp (29,3 kW) / 11500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 25,7 Nm (2,6 kgf*m) / 10000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 6,4 sec.[1] | |
| Top speed | 167 km/h (104 mph)[2] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Fuel injection, 2x 32 mm |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Assist & Slipper clutch |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 3.087 | |
| Final reduction | 3.286 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.789 1.409 1.160 1.000 0.857 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-8Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki Versys-X 300: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki Versys-X 300: video.
Manuals
Kawasaki Versys-X 300: manuals, parts, microfiches.