Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2021 vs. KTM 390 Adventure 2023

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2021

KTM 390 Adventure 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2021 vs KTM 390 Adventure 2023

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2021

KTM 390 Adventure 2023

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2021 compared to KTM 390 Adventure 2023

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2021

KTM 390 Adventure 2023

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2021

KTM 390 Adventure 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	62 mm	Bore	89 mm
Stroke	Stroke	49 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	39 HP	Engine power	44 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	27 Nm	Torque	37 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.6	Compression Ratio	12.6
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	296 ccm	Displacement	373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Uni Trak	Shock mount	direct

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	290 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	230 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	100 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	130 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	80 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 390 Adventure 2023

The small 390 Adventurr can be seen as an absolute all-rounder in its class and a real value-for-money winner. The high-quality electronics package and the powerful single-cylinder make it a pure fun machine that does not overtax inexperienced on- and off-road riders, but supports them. The sporty but comfortable seating position and the decent wind protection make even longer tours possible. No matter what surface you ride it on, the 390 Adventure is a lot of fun - but most of all in tight corners!

Powerful engine

adjustable chassis

good wind protection

top price-performance ratio

high-quality electronics package including lean angle-dependent traction control and cornering ABS

optional Quickshifter+

real fun machine on any surface.

A little too compact for tall pilots