Made-in-India Kawasaki Versys-X 300 launch by year-end

The Kawasaki Versys X 300 will compete with the KTM 390 Adventure and BMW G 310 GS, among others.

According to a media report, Kawasaki plans to launch a localized version of the Versys-X 300 by the end of this year.

A prototype of the made-in-India Versys-X 300 was spotted testing in February. At the time, it was not clear as to what Kawasaki was up to. As per the latest report, it was the localized version that was being tested.

The Versys-X 300 will be the third Kawasaki to be manufactured in India, after the Ninja 300 and W175. We can expect a revision in the prices of the Versys-X 300 once it’s launched later this year.

The Versys-X 300 is expected to be powered by a 296cc parallel-twin engine shared with the Ninja 300. In the Ninja, this motor is tuned to produce 39 BHP and 26.1 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

The India-spec bike is likely to feature a conventional telescopic fork at the front and a mono-shock at the rear. The brake setup will consist of disc brakes at both ends supported by dual-channel ABS.

The Kawasaki Versys X 300 will compete with the KTM 390 Adventure and BMW G 310 GS, among others.

Source: Autocar India