Zongshen Rx3 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
Zongshen Rx3
Kawasaki Versys-x 300
Horsepower (hp)
21 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
178 kg
172 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; official figures vary slightly by market)
39 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
25.9 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: real-world reports vary between 130–150 km/h)
155 km/h
Weight
178 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Zongshen Rx3
7.0/10
"Brilliant budget adventure bike if you're mechanically inclined and diligent."
Pros
+Punchy twin-cylinder engine
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Genuine off-road capable suspension
Cons
−Electrical connectors corrode quickly
−Resale value drops sharply
−Dealer support nearly nonexistent
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.
