Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2019 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2019

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2019 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2019

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2019

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2019 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2019
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore62 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke49 mmStroke62.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power39 HPEngine power71 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpm
TorqueTorque27 NmTorque62 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.6 Compression Ratio11.2
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement296 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountUni TrakShock mountDeflection
MaterialMaterialSteelMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter290 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2019

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2020

The V-Strom 650 XT may be getting on a bit, but it's still a good bike. Especially if you don't need a colour display and don't intend to leave the paved road. The 650 is an easy motorbike to ride and is hardly ever out of its depth. What's more, this model has already proven itself a zillion times over, which underlines its durability and longevity.

Simple, uncomplicated bike

proven technology

good price/performance ratio

Design and equipment are a bit outdated

very limited off-road capability

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys-X 300 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Price Kawasaki Versys-X 300

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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