Kawasaki Launches KTM 390 Adventure Rival In India Priced At Rs 3.8 Lakh

Kawasaki has introduced the Versys X-300 in India, priced at Rs 3.8 lakh. This adventure motorcycle is equipped with a 296cc engine that delivers 38.88 bhp and 26.1 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox featuring an assist and slipper clutch. As the third model in Kawasaki's adventure lineup, it aims to compete with the KTM 390 Adventure and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. The design includes a halogen headlight, tall windscreen, and semi-faired body, enhancing its sporty appeal.

Kawasaki Launches KTM 390 Adventure Rival In India Priced At Rs 3.8 Lakh

Japanese automaker, Kawasaki announced the launch of the Versys X-300 in India, with a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 3.8 lakh. The company announced the launch on its Instagram.
The company further stated that the Kawasaki Versys X-300 is powered by a 296cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, parallel-twin engine that produces 38.88 bhp and 26.1 Nm of torque, mated with a 6-speed manual gearbox with an assist and slipper clutch. With only two heavyweights in the 300cc to 500cc adventure motorcycle category namely KTM 390 Adventure and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, the Japanese automaker will try to capture a significant chunk of the market with this offering.
Moreover, the Kawasaki Versys X-300 becomes the third offering from the company in the adventure bike category with Versys 1100 and Versys 650 on offer in India. As for the pricing of the Versys X-300, it is on the higher side compared to the KTM 390 Adventure which has an ex-showroom price of Rs 3.67 lakh, approximately Rs 13,000 more than the Austrian automaker’s offering, despite offering almost a 100cc less than the latter.
The Kawasaki Versys X-300 sports a single pod halogen unit, a tall windscreen, long fuel tank with tank extensions and upswept exhaust. Additionally, the bike features a chunky grab rail with a luggage rack. The adventure bike further features a semi-faired body, making it look sporty along with reducing wind blast when driving at speeds on long trips or short rides.
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