New Delhi, May 29 -- Kawasaki has made a bold move in the adventure touring space with the relaunch of its 2025 Versys-X 300, signaling its renewed focus on the small-capacity ADV segment. However, the Japanese brand's return pits it squarely against the KTM 390 Adventure, a motorcycle that's become a one of the most popular motorcycle in the category. With both machines closely matched in price, it's time to see how they stack up against each other in terms of hardware, features, and on-paper performance.

At the core of any motorcycle lies its engine, and this is where the Versys and KTM take two distinct paths. The Versys-X 300 employs a 296 cc parallel-twin engine, producing 38.8 bhp and 26 Nm of torque. Its twin-cylinder configuratio...