BMW G310GS vs Kawasaki Versys-X 300: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW G310GS (2017-present) and the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (2017-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW G310GS 34 hp, Kawasaki Versys-X 300 38.9 hp.
- Torque: BMW G310GS 28 Nm, Kawasaki Versys-X 300 25.7 Nm.
- Weight: BMW G310GS 169.5 kg, Kawasaki Versys-X 300 175 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW G310GS (2017-present)34
- Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (2017-present)38.9 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW G310GS (2017-present)28 (best)
- Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (2017-present)25.7
Weight kg
- BMW G310GS (2017-present)169.5 (best)
- Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (2017-present)175
Full specs
| Specification |  2017-present Remove |  2017-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2017-present | 2017-present |
| Engine | 313cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves, reverse-tilted cylinder (cylinder head tilted backward, intake at front), fuel injected with 42mm throttle body | 296cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC 8-valve, derived from the Ninja 300 engine but retuned for low-RPM torque; 62mm x 49mm bore x stroke, 10.6:1 compression |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Displacement | 313 cc | 296 cc |
| Power | 34 hp @ 9,500 rpm | 38.9 hp @ 11,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 28 Nm @ 7,500 rpmBest | 25.7 Nm @ 10,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, multiplate oil-bath clutch (self-boosting anti-hopping clutch added in the 2021 update); chain final drive | 6-speed manual with assist and slipper clutch, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 169.5 kg (wet)Best | 175 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11 L | 17 LBest |
| Front suspension | 41mm non-adjustable inverted (USD) telescopic fork, 180mm travel | Telescopic fork, 5.1 in travel |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast aluminum swingarm with directly mounted, preload-adjustable monoshock, 180mm travel | Uni-Trak swingarm, 5-way adjustable spring preload, 5.8 in travel |
| Brake system | Dual-channel ABS, standard, switchable off via handlebar button | Dual-channel ABS, disc brakes front and rear |
| Front brake | Single 300mm disc, 4-piston caliper | Single 290mm disc |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, single-piston caliper | Single 220mm disc |
| Front tire | 110/80 R19 | 100/90-19M/C 57S |
| Rear tire | 150/70 R17 | 130/80-17M/C 65S |
| Quickshifter | No | No |
| Launch price | USD 5,695 (USA (base MSRP, launch 2017)) | USD 5,399 (US)Best |