Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 motorcycle specifications include a 296 cc (18.06 cu in) engine and a 6-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
296 ccDisplacement
17 LFuel tank
Model years covered
20172020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
20202023Tubular, diamond
Front brakes
2020Single disc. Optional ABS
20212022Single disc. ABS
2023Single disc. Optional ABS
Fuel system
20202023Injection. DFI® with 32mm throttle bodies (2)
Rear brakes
2020Single disc. Optional ABS
20212022Single disc. ABS
2023Single disc. Optional ABS
Rear suspension
20202023Uni-Trak® swingarm
Clutch
20212022Assist and Slipper Clutch
Rake
2020202224.0°
202324.3°
Trail
20202023109 mm (4.3 inches)

How the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement296 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 57% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 26th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement26th

296 cc — larger displacement than about 26% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity56th

17 L — larger than about 56% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 296 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/90-M19 front / 130/80-M17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-M19
Rear tire size 130/80-M17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.27:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Allround

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 296 cc (18.06 cu in)
Bore × stroke 62.0 x 49 mm (2.4 x 1.9 inches)
Compression ratio 10.6:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual

Chassis and suspension

Frame Backbone, high-tensile steel
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Single shock
Rake 25.0°
Trail 108 mm (4.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/90-M19
Rear tire 130/80-M17

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.00 L (4.49 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Green, grey
Comments Small windscreen.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.