Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (2017–2023)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (2017–2023) takes 2.2 L of oil with a filter change (2 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)2.2 LWhen filter is removed
Oil capacity (without filter)2 LWhen filter is not removed
Oil capacity (dry fill)2.4 L
Coolant (radiator)1.5 L
Consumables
Engine oil gradeAPI SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2, SAE 10W-40
Coolant typePermanent type antifreeze (Green), 50/50 mixture with soft waterFreezing point -35°C (-31°F)
Oil filter (OEM)16097-0008From a Kawasaki oil filter fitment list — "Versys-X 300" (2017-2020, 2023) and "Versys-X 300 ABS" (2019-2023) together cover this bike's full range.
Air filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual (polyurethane foam element)
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR8E
Front brake pads (OEM)EBC FA197HHWeb-confirmed for Versys-X 300.
Rear brake pads (OEM)EBC FA197HHWeb-confirmed — same part number front and rear.
Drive chainEK 520RMX/3D or RK 520HPXR, 112 links
Clutch free play2–3 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size520
Chain links112
Chain slack25–35 mm
Chain 20-link limit319 mmNew chain 20-link length standard: 317.5–318.2 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)14TDerived from the final reduction ratio 3.286 (46/14)
Rear sprocket (OEM)46TDerived from the final reduction ratio 3.286 (46/14)
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size100/90-19 M/C 57STube type, spoked wheel
Rear tire size130/80-17 M/C 65STube type, spoked wheel
Front tire pressure200 kPa
Rear tire pressure225 kPa
Brake fluid typeFront: DOT 3 or DOT 4 · Rear: DOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4 mmStandard 4.3–4.7 mm
Rear brake disc (min)5 mmStandard 5.3–5.7 mm
Brake pad — front (min)1.5 mmStandard 4.0 mm
Brake pad — rear (min)1.5 mmStandard 4.5 mm
Clutch friction plate (min)0 mmNot captured as a standalone friction-plate-thickness spec in the extracted manual text — left unverified rather than guessed
Drive chain slack (limit)35 mmThis matches the top of the standard adjustment range; the manual gives no separate wear-limit figure beyond it