Kawasaki Rouser As 200 vs Kawasaki Versys-x 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Rouser As 200 vs Kawasaki Versys-x 300. Kawasaki Rouser As 200: 23.5 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 156 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~136 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.8/10. Kawasaki Versys-x 300: 39 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Rouser As 200
Kawasaki Versys-x 300
Horsepower (hp)
23.5 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
18.3 Nm
25.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
136 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
156 kg
172 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
23.5 hp @ 9,500 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
18.3 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
25.9 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
~136 km/h
155 km/h
Weight
156 kg (curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28-30 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Rouser As 200
6.8/10
"A fun, flawed budget streetfighter worth buying at the right price."
Pros
+Sporty ergonomics for price
+Punchy mid-range torque
+Solid Kawasaki brand backing
Cons
−Vibration at high revs
−Firm suspension, tiring long-distance
−Inconsistent parts availability
Kawasaki Versys-x 300
7.2/10
"A genuinely capable small adventurer let down by budget suspension and motorway manners."
Pros
+Genuine adventure bike capability
+Bulletproof parallel twin engine
+Excellent low-speed manageability
Cons
−Struggles on long motorway stints
−Suspension embarrassingly basic
−Wind protection nearly nonexistent
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