Benelli 302R vs Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Good size and road presence Powerful engine Read More	Impressive stance Ride quality Read More
Things we don't like	Slightly dated Engine refinement at higher RPMs Read More	Styling could have been better Tyres are less off-road worthy No ABS Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	300 cc	249 cc
Maximum Power	37.5 hp	33.5 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.0 L	17.0 L
Engine Type	In Line 2 Cylinders, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves DOHC	Two Cylinders, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin, 8-Valves DOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Maximum Torque	27.4 Nm	21.7 Nm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	11.3:1
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	65 mm x 45.2 mm	62 mm x 41.2 mm
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4
RPM at Maximum Torque	9000 rpm	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	11500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Dry Weight	190 kg	--
Height	1146 mm	1390 mm
Length	2257 mm	2170 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	746 mm	860 mm
Wheel Base	1410 mm	1450 mm
Seat Height	785 mm	815 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	180 mm
Kerb Weight	--	173 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	TLI	Digital
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Reserve	1.4 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Uni Trak
Front Suspension	USD Fork	Telescopic Fork

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	150/60 ZR17	130/80 R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	110/70 ZR17	100/90 R19
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Central Locking	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Stability Control	No	--
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Sport Sport
ABS	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	No	--
Side Stand Indicator	No	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Straight Dual Straight	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	No	No
Body Frame Type	Trestle Trestle	Backbone Backbone
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel

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Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	--
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No