Versys‐X300, dual purpose of small displacement ware announced by Kawasaki, in addition to Honda and Suzuki.
This is new model as one of the Versys series and the appearance is slim.
This model is neat and not so heavy in form compared to existing Versys series.
An edge of shroud works moderately, and the metallic body is a very stylish impression.
The suspension is constructed from the combination of traditional front fork of φ41 and bottom link type uni-track rear suspension.
The suspension stroke is set with considering of off-road riding.
Thanks to 19 inches of front and 17 inches of rear spoke wheel, this bike afford rough road and can be adopted to on-road depend on tires.
The engine is 4-stroke water-cooled parallel 2-cylinder of 296cc.
Bore and stroke is 62mmx49mm, the compression ratio is 10.6:1.