The Kawasaki KLX300R motorcycle dimensions for 1999-2023 is length 83.3 in (2,116 mm) to 83.5 in (2,120 mm), width 32.5 in (825 mm) to 35.8 in (909 mm), height 48 in (1,219 mm) to 49.2 in (1,250 mm), wheelbase 56.5 in (1,435 mm), seat height 36.4 in (925 mm), and the ground clearance is 12 in (305 mm) to 12.6 in (320 mm).
Kawasaki KLX300R dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 36.4 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.7% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 27 in (685 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18.8 sq ft (1.75 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
21.3%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 83.5 in (2,120 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 2 in above median |
| Width | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Height | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 45.2 in (1,148 mm) | 4 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 2.4 in above median |
| Seat height | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 33.7 in (856 mm) | 2.7 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 12 in (305 mm) | 10.5 in (266 mm) | 1.5 in above median |
Kawasaki KLX300R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 83.3 in (2,116 mm) | 35.8 in (909 mm) | 48 in (1,219 mm) | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 12.6 in (320 mm) |
| 2020 | 83.5 in (2,120 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 12 in (305 mm) |
| 2021 | 83.5 in (2,120 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 12 in (305 mm) |
| 2023 | 83.5 in (2,120 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 12 in (305 mm) |
Kawasaki KLX300R dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLX300R seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 36.4 in (925 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.7 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLX300R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.5 in (1,435 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLX300R a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 2.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLX300R have?
The representative ground clearance is 12 in (305 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 1.5 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLX300R compact or large?
The representative overall length is 83.5 in (2,120 mm), making the Kawasaki KLX300R longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 2 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.8 sq ft (1.75 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLX300R width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.5 in (825 mm) and representative height is 49.2 in (1,250 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki KLX300R dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall width: decreased from 35.8 in (909 mm) in 2008 to 32.5 in (825 mm) in 2020, 2021, 2023, a change of 3.3 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.