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Kawasaki Versys-X 300

Versys-X 300 – 2025 is Kawasaki's South African dual purpose listing for buyers seeking riders who want approachable adventure touring with a 17-litre tank. The page keeps the local model year, colour and observed price visible so the exact derivative can be compared with newer or clearance stock before a written quote is accepted. The page also sets out the practical questions to ask about equipment, ownership terms, operating environment and the final on-road quotation.

South Africa price fromR89,995Manufacturer-recommended retail price; final quote may differ.

✓ Lineup and price checked 25 September 2026 from Kawasaki Motors South Africa

Variant-specific AfriWheel overview

Versys-X 300 – 2025 buyer overview

The 2025 South African listing gives the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 a specific buying context. This is the derivative a shopper will actually see on a written KMSA quotation, so the year, finish and price observation deserve to stay together. The Versys-X 300 is the light-footed travel option in Kawasaki's local adventure-tourer range, built around a friendly twin and a long-distance riding brief. The family badge is useful for orientation, but the local listing is the reference for what is being discussed.

The useful numbers for this derivative are The page records 175 kg, 17 litres, 180 mm clearance and an 845 mm seat.. They affect more than a comparison table: a lower seat can change confidence in a car park, while a larger tank or greater clearance may matter on an all-day route. The moderate mass and adventure posture make it easy to place on mixed roads.

Before signing, match the product name, year, colour, VIN or stock identifier and included equipment. Ask the dealer to state which figures are factory specifications, which are current local observations and which accessories are optional. For an ATV or utility model, request the load, towing, passenger and road-use instructions in writing. For a motorcycle, check the riding position, controls, mirrors and braking feel in a controlled demonstration.

This 2025 row is the most recent Versys-X 300 observation in the local adventure-tourer cards. It is worth treating as a clearance conversation rather than assuming that every accessory or warranty condition is the same as an incoming motorcycle. Check the date of manufacture, luggage supplied, tyre age, service history and the exact green finish. The 17-litre tank and 845 mm seat make the bike an appealing travel base, yet the buyer should still consider passenger comfort, wind protection and the kind of gravel roads planned. A written quote should state whether the displayed amount includes only the motorcycle or also preparation, registration and delivery.

Use the first inspection to check controls, mirrors, levers, switches and the condition of all visible fasteners. On a motorcycle, ask to feel the clutch take-up and brake lever travel at walking pace; on an ATV or utility vehicle, confirm the selector, reverse control and parking procedure. A calm demonstration exposes awkward reach or unfamiliar controls before the machine is committed to a workday. Record any promised accessory and ask whether it is fitted before collection or supplied separately.

Ownership is also about consumables. Ask which tyre sizes and brake parts are currently available in the buyer's area, how long routine service parts normally take, and whether Kawasaki diagnostic equipment is available at the intended workshop. A compact ATV may need different storage and transport arrangements from a road motorcycle. A heavy sport-tourer may need more space and stronger tie-downs. These practical costs belong beside the advertised amount when a shortlist is made.

Use the published economy or tank figure as a planning aid rather than a promise of daily distance. Speed, terrain, temperature, payload, tyre pressure and riding style all alter consumption. Ask whether a stated number is a factory test, a local observation or a dealer estimate. The buyer should budget fuel and maintenance from the exact derivative on the order, particularly when a clearance model and a current model share a family name.

Its hardware is described as Kawasaki lists front and rear discs, a 130 mm non-adjustable front system and a 148 mm rear unit with preload adjustment.. Look at how the brake specification, suspension travel and tyres fit the intended surface rather than rewarding the longest list of features. The 2025 clearance listing records Candy Lime Green and an observed R89,995 price.

A Kawasaki Versys-X 300 marked 2025 should be read as a complete local offer, not as an anonymous example from an overseas brochure. The KMSA card identifies this year and its available finish, while the wider family explains the motorcycle's role. The Versys-X 300 is the light-footed travel option in Kawasaki's local adventure-tourer range, built around a friendly twin and a long-distance riding brief. That distinction becomes especially useful when older clearance stock remains alongside a newer card.

AfriWheel keeps this derivative page useful by separating what Kawasaki publishes from what still needs a dealer answer. The Versys-X 300 can be a sensible shortlist when its strengths line up with the rider's priorities, but a price card alone cannot establish total ownership cost. Compare insurance, service intervals, consumables and resale expectations for the exact 2025 machine, then revisit the written offer before paying a deposit.

The recorded amount for this 2025 listing is R89995 where published. That is a dated observation, not an on-road promise. Registration, delivery, finance, insurance, accessories, preparation and any clearance conditions belong on the written quote. If the dealer offers an older unit, ask what warranty starts on the day of handover and whether the stock has been stored or registered.

For this exact 2025 row, keep the locally advertised model name and finish together with the quotation. The buyer should not rely on a family badge, an old photograph or a different export-market equipment list when deciding what will be delivered. A short written check before payment protects both sides and makes future servicing, insurance and resale questions easier to answer.

South Africa derivatives

Variants and prices

Currency: ZAR
VariantTransmissionStatusObserved price
Versys-X 300 – 2025 Specs shown 6-speedActiveR89,995
Versys-X 300 L – 2023 View variant editorial & specs6-speedActiveR89,995
Versys-X 300 – 2023 View variant editorial & specs6-speedActiveR89,995

The model price label states the evidence basis. Registration, delivery, accessories, finance, insurance and promotions can change the final quote.

Confirmed facts only

Key specifications

Versys-X 300 – 2025

Power unit and performance

Engine type
4-stroke parallel twin
Engine configuration
Parallel twin
Engine displacement
296 cc
Engine cylinders
2
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves per cylinder
4
Cooling system
Liquid-cooled
Bore
62.0 mm
Stroke
49.0 mm
Compression ratio
10.6:1
Maximum power
29.3 kW
Engine speed at maximum power
11500 rpm
Maximum torque
26 Nm
Engine speed at maximum torque
10000 rpm
Ignition system
Digital ignition
Starter system
Electric
Lubrication system
Forced wet sump

Transmission and final drive

Transmission type
6-speed
Gear count
6
Clutch type
Wet multi-disc
Final drive type
Chain

Fuel, battery and efficiency

Fuel type
Petrol
Fuel supply system
Electronic fuel injection
Fuel metering system
Fuel injection
Fuel tank capacity
17 L
Claimed fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km

Dimensions and capacities

Overall length
2170 mm
Overall width
860 mm
Overall height
1390 mm
Wheelbase
1450 mm
Minimum ground clearance
180 mm
Seat height
845 mm
Kerb weight
175 kg
Seating capacity
2

Frame and chassis

Frame type
Trellis
Frame material
High-tensile steel
Rake angle
24.3 °
Trail
108 mm

Suspension

Front suspension type
OEM 130 mm, non-adjustable
Front suspension travel
130 mm
Front suspension adjustability
Non-adjustable
Rear suspension type
OEM 148 mm, preload adjustable
Rear suspension travel
148 mm
Rear suspension adjustability
Spring preload adjustable

Brakes and rider safety

Front brake type
Disc
Front caliper type
Dual-piston
Rear brake type
Disc
Rear caliper type
Single-piston
ABS type
Dual-channel ABS
Combined braking system
No
Side stand engine cutoff
Yes
Hazard warning lights
Yes

Wheels and tyres

Front wheel size
19 in
Rear wheel size
17 in
Wheel type
Spoked
Front tyre size
100/90-19
Rear tyre size
130/80-17
Tyre construction
Bias-ply
Tyre fitment type
Tubed
Recommended front tyre pressure
200 kPa
Recommended rear tyre pressure
225 kPa

Electrical and lighting

Battery specification
12 V maintenance-free
Headlight type
Halogen
Daytime running lights
No
Tail light type
LED
Indicator type
LED

Instrumentation and connectivity

Instrument console type
LCD analogue/digital
Speedometer type
Analogue/digital
Odometer
Yes
Trip meters
2
Fuel or battery gauge
Digital fuel gauge
Gear or riding mode indicator
Gear indicator

Ergonomics and comfort

Riding position
Adventure
Handlebar type
Wide handlebar
Seat type
Two-level seat
Pillion seat
Yes
Pillion footrests
Yes

Utility and practicality

Rear carrier load rack
Optional rear rack
Centre stand
No

Emissions and compliance

Emission standard
Euro 5
Evidence-backed editorial

Highlights and fit

Pros supported by the local source

  • No unsupported pro has been added.

Who it may suit

Best for: riders who want approachable adventure touring with a 17-litre tank

Think carefully if: Exact local gaps remain visible in the specification table where KMSA does not publish a value.

Value check: Compare the recorded local price and equipment with a written quote for this exact model year; AfriWheel does not infer an on-road total.

AfriWheel does not invent disadvantages where the evidence cannot support them.

Official listed finishes

Colours

Candy Lime Green
Common buying questions

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 FAQs

No FAQ is published without an evidence map.

Evidence trail

Primary sources and limits

Model identity, local category, derivative names and confirmed specifications displayed here were checked against Kawasaki Motors South Africa. Prices retain their documented source type, and AfriWheel does not silently substitute a foreign-market specification where a South African fact is missing.

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 South Africa model page ↗Accessed 25 September 2026Reliability tier 1