Kawasaki versys x 300 review. As a weekend tourer if your idea of touring is tootling in the 30 to 50mph range then this is a bike thatll suit you down to the ground. The versys x 300 is a street based machine that will still let riders explore a dirt road with ease. The ride performance is good despite the two issues of short gearing and a rigid seat foam.
Kawasaki versys x 300 review. The versys x is much more comfortable on the street than a crf250l while the crf is more capable off road. Photo by kevin wing.
Weve still got 1061 compression and twin 32mm intake tracts. 2017 kawasaki versys x 300 preview in versys tune not much has changed except efi tuning longer intake funnels inside a new airbox and longer exhaust headers all of which contribute to stronger low and mid range power. Its a street bike that riders can use for touring and light off road use.
Power is linear but not particularly abundant which may help. The versys x 300 uses the same engine that graced the ninja 300 and its sportbike heritage is evidenced by the 12750 rpm redline. 2017 kawasaki versys x 300 abs first ride review if your perception of an adventure touring bike spawns thoughts of a tall and heavy handful when ridden off road or you perceive sub 300cc road.
Its also nimble and economical with up to 70mpg achievable. You dont have to make allowances for its a lower capacity. The kawasaki versys x 300 can do it all and isnt that far behind its big brother the versys 650.
First ride by ravi ved on march 9 2018 the kawasaki versys x 300 has the potential to take whatever you can throw at it but its not without a few chinks in its armour taking on an unsympathetic landscape as you ride into the horizon can be rigorous and demanding but its a high like no other. This is where the versys x 300 fits in and when it was introduced in 2017 kawasaki described it as a multi purpose on road touring bike mportb with an adventure style and rugged look read.