Suzuki Dl250 V-strom vs Kawasaki Versys-x 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Dl250 V-strom
Kawasaki Versys-x 300
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
39 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
25.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
187 kg
172 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
25.9 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
155 km/h
Weight
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dl250 V-strom
7.8/10
"The smartest used small-adventure buy under four grand."
Pros
+Bulletproof Suzuki reliability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Holds value well
Cons
−Motorway cruising feels strained
−Fairing plastics crack easily
−Limited aftermarket support
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
Top 10 Accessories
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