Kawasaki Versys X 300 vs Honda CRF250 Rally

Kawasaki Versys X-300 vs. Honda CRF250 Rally
Adventure bikes are the big ticket item for all manufacturers these days; if you don’t have one, you aren’t selling that many bikes. Furthermore, whereas new technology used to be debuted on top-of-the-range superbikes, now it is increasingly seen first on adventure bikes.
However, there is a problem and it is one of size. The modern large adventure bike is just that; large! 200kgs plus and physically enormous which means that some people literally do not fit. Then there is the complexity which might give the bike incredible ability but only if the rider has some to begin with!
That is why the new generation of ‘baby’ adventure bikes is so important and the charge is spearheaded by the new Kawasaki Versys X-300. As the name suggests, this is a 300cc-engined bike and has shed all of the size, complexity, weight and, yes, performance, of its bigger brethren but in doing so, has opened up adventure biking for a whole new audience.
Here, for once, is an accessible adventure bike - one that can handle dirt and off-road while still being competent and just about fast enough to fill a dual role, that of a practical all-round bike perfect for South African riding conditions which involve long distances as well as plenty of dirt roads.
Kawasaki is not alone, however. Honda has recently revealed the CRF250 Rally which is similar to the Kawasaki but, at the same time slightly different. Also on their way are the new BMW G310 GS and the Suzuki DL250 V-Strom. Things are about to get interesting on the adventure bike front.
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[@ibapa888]

I enjoyed that video. Fun and with good info in the mix. Keep Em coming.

[@honda116969]

This is such a great video! U called it, look how popular these kind of bikes r now days. Even to this day right now I think that versus 300X is 1 of the best bikes 4 the money

[@helmutbest149]

Ihr seit „over the top“! Dankeschön, thank You for Your humorous Style 👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽

[@bigglyguy8429]

"Given that most adventure bikes will virtually never go off road.." Welp, that's the end of this video then. Next...

[@zxer46northrider95]

whats the point off versys 300 off road, with original tires? im sure with shinko or any 50/50 tire should be mutch better.

[@acpgiga]

Hillarious! :) Good one guys...

[@hunttomuchwolfe]

I been running a dr200 for years it's not fast but 75mpg and simple to maintain has made it a simple choice but I'm looking for the 300x for more road use

[@Sulistianto]

Nice comparison

[@carlosmelo3878]

Sou do Brasil e apaixonado por seu País Estados Unidos da América e pela Versys X300

[@williampeiper292]

Great review... My favorite bike of both is the Honda.. What is its max speed? I heard something like 145km/h...

[@YugendherNath]

do a favor mates far far away compare the all startup adv bikes versus one and other and please do include the royal enfield's himalayan also

[@schmidtlifeproductions603]

Great review I'm having a hard time with both of these.

[@kaptein1247]

Which one did you get?

[@RWWRENTAL]

if the crf250 rally had the DR650 engine wooooo would be the perfect tourer.

[@AgoristDryad]

These accents are on point!

[@junkristoffero.gatungay269]

tire is a factor ryt???

[@alvaro7111]

I prefer one hundred times the xr250 Tornado, better than both together!!!

[@Oggi7777]

Great entertainers... kinda bs though

[@Steveuploads]

Do not go in any mud with that Versys front tyre or you’ll break your legs

[@peterfranklin6021]

Pfffft. Ive been working through mt stock tyres, soft sand, slippery rocks, mud, whatever. Its all remarkably fine. I look forward to getting some TKC 80's, but seriously the stock tyres are remarkably fine.

[@AgricUltra]

Stop trying to be Top Gear. Urgh!