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Honda CRF300LvsKawasaki Versys-X 300 [2025]

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Kawasaki Versys-X 300 [2025]

68% Match

The Versys-X 300 is the more complete touring-adventure package, with a punchier parallel-twin, larger fuel tank, and LED lighting that justify its higher price. The CRF300L, however, remains the sharper choice for serious off-road riders thanks to its lighter weight, longer suspension travel, and taller ground clearance. Choose the Honda for dirt-focused riding and affordability, or the Kawasaki for long-distance comfort and road-biased versatility.

Honda CRF300L

Standard

Price on Request

Ex-showroom price

Lighter On Its Feet
At 142 kg kerb weight versus the Versys-X 300's 179 kg, the CRF300L is noticeably easier to manage off-road and at low speeds.
Built For The Dirt
A 285 mm ground clearance and 21-inch front/18-inch rear spoked wheels give the CRF300L a genuine off-road stance missing from the Versys-X 300's 19/17-inch setup.
Upside-Down Forks
The 43mm upside-down front forks offer more precise handling feedback on rough terrain than the Versys-X 300's standard telescopic forks.

AI Match

68%

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 [2025]

Performance
78%
Comfort
72%
Efficiency
55%
Features & Tech
68%
Safety
60%
Ownership
55%
Practicality
60%
Value
55%

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 [2025]

Standard

₹3.49 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Stronger Twin-Cylinder Punch
The Versys-X 300's 2-cylinder engine makes 38.8 bhp at 11500 rpm, well ahead of the CRF300L's 26.95 bhp single.
Bigger Fuel Tank For Longer Rides
A 17-litre fuel tank more than doubles the CRF300L's 7.8-litre capacity, suiting extended touring stints.
LED Lighting Package
LED brake/tail lights and LED turn signals give the Versys-X 300 a more modern and visible lighting setup than the Honda's halogen units.

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Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Honda CRF300L

72% Match

The lighter, more affordable CRF300L with lower seat height and easier maneuverability suits stop-go city riding better than the heavier, pricier Versys-X.

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Why CRF300L for you?

Lighter kerb weight

At 142kg vs 179kg, the CRF300L is far easier to filter through traffic, flick around, and manage at low speeds daily.

Lower cost of entry

With price shown as not comparable here and the Versys-X priced at Rs 3.49 lakh, the CRF300L is positioned as the more accessible daily runabout.

Simple, low-maintenance single

A single-cylinder engine with assist-slipper clutch is easier to live with in daily stop-go conditions than a higher-revving parallel-twin tuned for performance.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Honda CRF300L and Kawasaki Versys-X 300 [2025] stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Honda CRF300L

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 [2025]

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 [2025] pulls ahead overall

The Honda's scores peak in practicality and value thanks to its lighter kerb weight and off-road-ready stance, while the Kawasaki pulls ahead in performance, comfort, and features, reflecting its twin-cylinder engine, larger tank, and road-touring focus.

Stronger Twin-Cylinder Punch

The Versys-X 300's 2-cylinder engine makes 38.8 bhp at 11500 rpm, well ahead of the CRF300L's 26.95 bhp single.

Bigger Fuel Tank For Longer Rides

A 17-litre fuel tank more than doubles the CRF300L's 7.8-litre capacity, suiting extended touring stints.

LED Lighting Package

LED brake/tail lights and LED turn signals give the Versys-X 300 a more modern and visible lighting setup than the Honda's halogen units.

A Trade-off

At 142 kg kerb weight versus the Versys-X 300's 179 kg, the CRF300L is noticeably easier to manage off-road and at low speeds.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Honda CRF300L

Strengths for those who prioritise performance and value.

Lighter On Its Feet
At 142 kg kerb weight versus the Versys-X 300's 179 kg, the CRF300L is noticeably easier to manage off-road and at low speeds.
Built For The Dirt
A 285 mm ground clearance and 21-inch front/18-inch rear spoked wheels give the CRF300L a genuine off-road stance missing from the Versys-X 300's 19/17-inch setup.
Upside-Down Forks
The 43mm upside-down front forks offer more precise handling feedback on rough terrain than the Versys-X 300's standard telescopic forks.
Sharper Pricing Proposition
With no listed ex-showroom price burden shown against the Kawasaki's ₹3,49,000, the CRF300L positions itself as the more accessible entry point.
Dedicated Gear Indicator Clarity
The CRF300L's digital cluster includes a speedometer readout alongside tachometer and gear indicator, keeping key off-road info visible at a glance.

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 [2025]

Strengths for those who prioritise power, range and safety.

Stronger Twin-Cylinder Punch
The Versys-X 300's 2-cylinder engine makes 38.8 bhp at 11500 rpm, well ahead of the CRF300L's 26.95 bhp single.
Bigger Fuel Tank For Longer Rides
A 17-litre fuel tank more than doubles the CRF300L's 7.8-litre capacity, suiting extended touring stints.
LED Lighting Package
LED brake/tail lights and LED turn signals give the Versys-X 300 a more modern and visible lighting setup than the Honda's halogen units.
Adjustable Rear Suspension
The Uni-Trak rear suspension with spring preload adjustability lets riders tune the Versys-X 300 for load and riding style, a feature absent on the CRF300L.
Richer Instrument Readouts
The Versys-X 300's cluster adds high-beam, malfunction, engine temperature, and low-oil indicators for more comprehensive at-a-glance monitoring.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience
Cruise Control Not Available
Start Type Self Start Self Start
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off 1
Kill Switch 1 1
Saree Guard 1
Traction Control No
Silencer Cover 1
Mobile App Monitoring
Vehicle Location Tracking No
Lights
Headlight Halogen Headlamp Halogen Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) 1 1
Brake/Tail Light Halogen Bulb LED
Hazard Warning Lights 1 1
Pass Light 1
Turn Signal LED
Seat & Storage
Under Seat Storage No No
Pillion Seat Yes Yes
Pillion Comfort Footrest, Grab rail Footrest, Grab rail

Max Power	26.95 bhp @ 8500 rpm	38.8 bhp @ 11500 rpm
Max Torque	26.6 Nm @ 6500 rpm	26 Nm @ 10000 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Riding Modes		No
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement	286 cc	296 cc
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Engine Type	1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled	2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
Bore x Stroke	76 mm x 63 mm	62 mm x 49 mm
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	10.6:1
Spark Plugs		1 Per Cylinder
Battery	12V, 7Ah
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2B

Front Brake	Disc, 256 mm, 2 piston caliper	Disc, 290 mm, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brake	Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper	Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke
Wheel Size	Front - 21 inch, Rear - 18 inch	Front - 19 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Tyre Size	Front - 80/100 - 21, Rear - 120/80 - 18	Front - 100/90 - 19, Rear - 130/80 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubed

Front Suspension	43mm Upside-down Forks	Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension	Prolink Suspension	Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		1
Chassis Type	Steel Semi-Double Cradle	Backbone, High-Tensile Steel

Kerb Weight	142 kg	179 kg
Seat Height	880 mm	815 mm
Ground Clearance	285 mm	180 mm
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)	2230 mm x 820 mm x 1200 mm	2170 mm x 860 mm x 1390 mm
Wheelbase	1455 mm	1450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.8 litres	17 litres

Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	1	1
Gear Indicator	1	1
Average Speed	1
Instrument Console	Digital Display	LCD Display
Mobile Phone Connectivity		No
GPS & Navigation		No
Odometer	Digital
Tripmeter	2 Tripmeters, Digital	2 Tripmeters, Digital
Stand Alarm	1	1
Low Battery Indicator		1
Hazard Warning Indicator		1
High Beam Indicator		1
Malfunction Indicator		1
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts		No
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	1	1
Low Oil Indicator		1
Engine Temperature Indicator		1

Cruise Control	Not Available
Start Type	Self Start	Self Start
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off		1
Kill Switch	1	1
Saree Guard		1
Traction Control	No
Silencer Cover		1

Headlight	Halogen Headlamp	Halogen Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	1	1
Brake/Tail Light	Halogen Bulb	LED
Hazard Warning Lights	1	1
Pass Light		1
Turn Signal		LED

Under Seat Storage	No	No
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Comfort	Footrest, Grab rail	Footrest, Grab rail

Honda CRF300LvsKawasaki Versys-X 300 [2025]

Honda CRF300L

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 [2025]

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Every vehicle has a different personality.

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 [2025] pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Honda CRF300L

Kawasaki Versys-X 300 [2025]

Features that matter every day.

Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring

Lights

Seat & Storage

Instrument Cluster

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