The Kawasaki KLX300 SM motorcycle specifications include a 292 cc (17.82 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 137 kg (302.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki KLX300 SM compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 57% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 8% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 86th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 50% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
292 cc — larger displacement than about 25% of Kawasaki models.
861 mm — taller than about 86% of Kawasaki models.
7.6 L — larger than about 15% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,195
2,122
3% above average.
820
833
Close to average.
1,146
1,175
Close to average.
1,440
1,441
Close to average.
861
801
8% above average.
236
187
26% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 130/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.27:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 292 cc (17.82 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 78.0 x 61.2 mm (3.1 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.1:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI® with 34mm Keihin throttle body |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced, semi-dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High-tensile steel, box-section perimeter |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable compression damping |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak® gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload |
| Front wheel travel | 231 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 206 mm (8.1 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 71 mm (2.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with a dual-piston caliper |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 137 kg (302.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 861 mm (33.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,195 mm (86.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,146 mm (45.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 236 mm (9.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.57 L (2.00 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green/Ebony, Oriental Blue/Ebony |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 12 months |
| Price as new | US$ 5999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.