Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (2018) vs Triumph America (2017-18)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model: | Versys-X 300 | America |
| Years: | 2018 | 2017-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 360° firing interval |
| Capacity: | 296 cc / 18.1 cu in | 865 cc / 52.8 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 x 49 mm | 90 x 68 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air-cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Lubrication: | Forced, wet sump | Wet sump |
| Exhaust: | Two into one | Stainless steel twin-walled headers, twin chromed silencers |
| Induction: | EFI Ø 32 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves | Twin carburettors, with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 29.3 kW / 40 hp @ 11500 rpm | 45.5 kW / 61 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 26.0 Nm / 19.2 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm | 72 Nm / 7.34 kgf-m / 53.1 ft-lb @ 3300 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet multi plate |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, sealed | Chain, X-ring |
| Frame: | Backbone, high tensile steel | Tubular steel cradle, swing arm: twin-sided, tubular steel |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm Telescopic fork | 41mm Kayaba telescopic forks, polished stainless steel shrouds |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock and adjustable preload | Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 290 mm petal disc, single caliper balanced actuation dual piston | Single 310 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual piston | Single 285 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 M/C 57S | 130/90 - 16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 M/C 65S | 170/80 B15 |
| Rake: | 24° | 33.3° |
| Trail: | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 143 mm / 5.6 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2169 mm / 85.4 in Width 861 mm / 33.9 in Height 1389 mm / 54.7 in | Length 2387 mm / 94.0 in Width 920 mm / 36.2 in (at handlebars) Height 1175 mm / 46.3 in (without mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1450 mm / 57.1 in | 1610 mm / 63.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 815 mm / 32.1 in | 690 mm / 27.2 in |
| Wet Weight: | 175 kg / 385.9 lbs | 250 kg / 551 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 19.3 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |