Kawasaki Versys-X 300: review, history, specs

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Class: dual sport

Production: 2017+

Also called: Kawasaki KLE300

Related: Kawasaki Ninja 300

Predecessor: Kawasaki KLE250 Anhelo

Model
Kawasaki Versys-X 300

2017+

(all markets)

Kawasaki Versys-X 300

History

History
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

Specifications

Kawasaki Versys-X 300: specs.

Specifications
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
ID
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


2.714

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.

Kawasaki Versys X-300 Review

Manuals

Kawasaki Versys-X 300: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. youtube.com/watch?v=pGfnpwdyMOs | 2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 0-100 KM/H - 0-60 MPH
  2. youtube.com/watch?v=W5LNCsA0mNM | Kawasaki Versys-X 300 TOP SPEED!