2025 Yezdi Adventure Vs Kawasaki Versys X-300: Two Adventure Tourers, Two Very Different Propositions

The Indian ADV segment sees two notable entries recently, the 2025 Yezdi Adventure and Kawasaki Versys X-300. While both bikes are positioned for adventure touring and long-distance riding, they cater to different segments in terms of pricing, powertrain configuration and feature sets. Lets check how these two stack against each other.

The 2025 Yezdi Adventure features a more rugged design update, now equipped with a twin-LED headlamp setup—comprising a reflector-based LED unit on the right and a projector on the left. The tail section also features twin-LED pods. Cosmetic changes include redesigned front and rear fenders, a new beak, a sturdier luggage rack and an adjustable windscreen. It is offered in six new colour options, split evenly between matte and gloss finishes. In contrast, the Kawasaki Versys X-300 retains a more conventional ADV design with a single halogen headlamp, semi-fairing, extended fuel tank shrouds, and an upswept exhaust. It also features a tall windscreen, rear luggage rack and chunky grab rails, with a focus on functional styling for highway touring.

The 2025 Yezdi Adventure retains its 334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine that puts out 29.6 hp and 29.9 Nm of torque paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Meanwhile, the Kawasaki Versys X-300 is powered by a 296cc parallel-twin engine, which is liquid-cooled and DOHC with 8 valves that puts out 39.5 hp and 26.1 Nm of torque and is also paired with a 6-speed transmission that includes an assist and slipper clutch.

Braking on the Yezdi Adventure is handled by a 320mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc, both using floating calipers and ABS. It rides on a 21-inch front tyre (90/90-21) and a 17-inch rear tyre (130/80-17), indicating a stronger off-road bias. The Kawasaki Versys X-300 features slightly smaller 290mm front and 220mm rear petal discs with dual-piston calipers. It runs on a 19-inch front tyre (100/90-19) and a 17-inch rear tyre (130/80-17), which suits mixed terrain riding but leans more towards on-road touring than hardcore trail use.

Both motorcycles offer a seat height of 815 mm. But the 2025 Yezdi Adventure provides a ground clearance of 220 mm, compared to the Versys X-300’s that offers 180 mm ground clearnace. The Yezdi’s wheelbase measures 1,465 mm, slightly longer than the Versys’s 1,450 mm. The fuel tank on the Versys X-300 holds 17 litres, compared to the Yezdi’s 15.5 litres. In terms of weight, the Versys is lighter at 179 kg, while the Yezdi Adventure weighs 187 kg.

The 2025 Yezdi Adventure introduces traction control and three selectable ABS modes—Road, Rain, and Off-Road—along with a Bluetooth-enabled digital display for navigation and smartphone pairing. The Kawasaki Versys X-300 keeps things simpler in the electronics department. It gets a basic analog-digital instrument cluster suited for essential readouts without advanced features.

The 2025 Yezdi Adventure sits on a double-cradle frame and is suspended by 41mm telescopic forks up front and a rear monoshock with linkage, offering 7-step preload adjustability. On the other hand, the Versys X-300 is based on a high-tensile steel backbone frame and is equipped with telescopic front forks and a bottom-link Uni-Trak rear suspension. The rear shock is gas-charged and also features preload adjustability.

The 2025 Yezdi Adventure is priced between Rs 2.15 lakh and Rs 2.27 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). On the other hand, the Kawasaki Versys X-300 is priced at Rs 3.80 lakh (ex-showroom).