Suzuki V-strom 250 vs Kawasaki Versys-x 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki V-strom 250 vs Kawasaki Versys-x 300. Suzuki V-strom 250: ~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Suzuki V-strom 250
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
189 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)
155 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.2 L/100km or ~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 V-strom 250
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that overpromises adventure and underdelivers speed."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Breathless above 70mph
−Suspension degrades quickly
−Woeful stock windscreen
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
Picks that work on either bike.
