Kawasaki Versys-x 300 vs Ktm 390 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Versys-x 300
Ktm 390 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
39 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
25.9 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
167 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
179 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
25.9 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
167 km/h
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Ktm 390 Adventure
7.8/10
"Brilliant budget adventurer if you buy history, not hope."
Pros
+Punchy single-cylinder engine
+Adjustable WP suspension
+Excellent TFT display
Cons
−Brutal stock seat
−Chain wear neglected often
−Higher oil consumption