In a series of additions to the smaller displacement adventure tourers this year, the Versys-X 300 fits into the smaller end of capacity range.
09 Nov 2016 | 3541 Views | By Sherman Hale Nazareth, Autocar India
Kawasaki has expanded its Versys family with the unveiling of the Versys-X 300 at the ongoing EICMA 2016 in Milan.
The Versys-X 300 shares its DOHC liquid-cooled 296cc parallel twin-engine platform with the Ninja 300 that puts down 39hp of maximum power and 27Nm of maximum torque. However, this ...
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Kawasaki has expanded its Versys family with the unveiling of the Versys-X 300 at the ongoing EICMA 2016 in Milan.
The Versys-X 300 shares its DOHC liquid-cooled 296cc parallel twin-engine platform with the Ninja 300 that puts down 39hp of maximum power and 27Nm of maximum torque. However, this engine will be wrapped in an all-new chassis with all-new body work. The seat looks plush and comfortable, and appears to have a very ‘sit-in’ riding position. This is complimented by the wide handlebars and a stubby but high windscreen.
Suspension duties are taken care of by a long-travel 41mm telescopic fork upfront and a Uni-Trak gas-charged monoshock at the rear, which should be more than sufficient for bad or dirt-road conditions. The instrument cluster offers a large analogue tachometer supported by two LCD screens that contain a digital gear indicator, dual trip-meters, distance to empty, current and average fuel consumption and eco-riding indicators.
There will be two accessory editions available beside the standard Versys-X. The Versys-X 300 Urban will have a tank pad, hand guards, a centre-stand and a 30-litre topbox, while the Versys-X 300 Adventure will come shod with a tank pad, tubular engine guard, a centre-stand and two 17-litre panniers.
Source: Autocar India