Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Yamaha YZF R3 BS4

Yamaha YZF R3 BS4 Price starts at Rs. 3.52 Lakh which is Rs. 2,680 costlier than base model of Kawasaki Versys X 300 priced at Rs. 3.49 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Versys X 300 is 24.39 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Versys X 300 is powered by 296 cc engine , while Yamaha YZF R3 BS4 is powered by 321 cc cc engine. Kawasaki Versys X 300 is available in 3 different colours while Yamaha YZF R3 BS4 comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Yamaha YZF R3 BS4 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Versys X 300 vs YZF R3 BS4

Key Highlights Versys X 300 (2025)YZF R3 BS4 STD
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC Engine
Max Power 40 PS @ 11500 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm

Versys X 300 vs YZF R3 BS4 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Versys X 300 (2025)Yamaha YZF R3 BS4 STD
Rating
1 review
18 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.49 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.52 Lakh
Engine Type Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC Engine
Max Power 40 PS @ 11500 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Versys X 300 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 9,556 @ 6% (36 months)
...
Insurance Rs. 14,559 Versys X 300 Insurance ...
Brochure N/A N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
...
Valves (per cylinder)
4
...
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
...
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC
Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC Engine
Engine Displacement
296 cc
321 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40 PS @ 11500 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
26 Nm @ 10000 rpm
29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Emission Type
...
bs4
Bore
62 mm
68 mm
Stroke
49 mm
44.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Transistor controlled ignition
Compression Ratio
10.6:1
11.2:1

Front Brake
Disc
...
Rear Brake
Disc
...
Front Caliper
2 Piston
...
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
...

Mileage (Overall)
24.39 kmpl
35 kmpl

Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Telescopic Forks
Chassis
...
Diamond
Frame
Backbone, High Tensile Steel
...
Suspension-Rear
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability, Wheel Travel - 148 mm
Swingarm

Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19, Rear :-130/80-17
Front :-110/70-R17, Rear :-140/70-R17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
815 mm
...
Length*Width*Height
2170*860*1390 mm3
2090*720*1135
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1380 mm
Length
2170 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm
160 mm
Height
...
780 mm
Width
860 mm
720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
179 Kg
173 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
290 mm
298 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
...
GTZ8V
Headlight
LED
...
LED Tail Lights
...
Turn Signal Lamp
...
Bulb

Frame Type
Backbone, High Tensile Steel
...
Digital Display Type
LCD
...
Malfunction Indicator
...
Trip Meter
Digital
...
Pillion Seat
...
Pillion Grab Rail
...
Low battery alert
...
No. of Tripmeters
2
...
Engine Temperature Indicator
...
Rear Footpegs
...
Daytime Running Lamps
...
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
...
ABS Type
Single Channel
...
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console Type
Digital
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Console
...
Analogue and Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Versys X 300
  • Unique styling
  • Pliant suspension setup
Kawasaki Versys X 300
  • Quite expensive for a 300cc
  • Limited reach and availability
  • Kawasaki service is known to be expensive
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Should I buy continental GT 650 or Yamaha R3?
  • The Yamaha R3 is yet to make its way to India and it would not be fair to give a verdict here. Yamaha discontinued the supersport in India this year as it wasn’t BS6 compliant. The updated version is likely to be launched by early-2021. On the other hand, the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 would be a good choice if you are looking for a proper Cafe Racer bike that gets clip-on handlebars, single seat with a race cowl, and blacked-out spoke wheels. The GT’s sporty riding position makes it much more suitable for twisty mountain roads and even high speed straight line blasts and would be a brilliant choice for outright thrills. For a better understanding of performance and riding comfort, we would suggest you to take a test ride. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read More: - BREAKING: Royal Enfield 650 Twins Get More Expensive - 2021 Yamaha R3 Receives The MotoGP Treatment
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  • Bmw 310 r
  • For city ride in India 100-200cc motorcycle are the best. But as a R3 owner I face some problem in city conditions (20-30kmph). Problems in city to ride a 300cc bikes - 1). Squeezing clutch make you hand feel pain, 2).Radiator fan heat, 3).Fuel consumption, 4).Handle turning radius is not so good and ,5).300 cc bike lekar 20-30 kmph 🤒🤒. From my perspective G310>R3>300>650. NB- I am not an expert.
Q. I'm planning to get Yamaha YZF R3. Which year model I can go for? Buying 2018 R3 Or should wait and get 2019 R3 at the end of 2019? What's the difference between 2019 model and 2018 model? Is there any upgradation in the engine or in its aesthetics? Any one suggest me about this?
  • Just wait for the new model, new one will be bit on sporty side
  • No upgradation in engine but new versions got an killer look
  • 2019

Kawasaki Versys X 300 Vs Yamaha YZF R3 BS4 FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Yamaha YZF R3 BS4?
Kawasaki Versys X 300 has out rated Yamaha YZF R3 BS4 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Yamaha YZF R3 BS4?
The Kawasaki Versys X 300 is cheaper than Yamaha YZF R3 BS4 by ₹2,680.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Yamaha YZF R3 BS4?
For the (2025) version, 296 cc Petrol engine of Versys X 300 produces 40 PS @ 11500 rpm of power and 26 Nm @ 10000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 321 cc Petrol engine of YZF R3 BS4 produces 42 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm of torque

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