Kawasaki KLX300 SM Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2021-2023Model years
292 ccDisplacement
137 kgDry weight
861 mmSeat height
7.6 LFuel tank
1,440 mmWheelbase
236 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
20222023138 kg (304.3 lb)
Frame
20222023Semi Double Cradle
Wheelbase
202220231,435 mm (56.5 inches)
Overall width
20222023790 mm (31.1 inches)

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.

Displacement292 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 57% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height861 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 8% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 86th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity7.6 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 50% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement25th

292 cc — larger displacement than about 25% of Kawasaki models.

Seat height86th

861 mm — taller than about 86% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity15th

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.

Overall length2,195 mm
This bike

2,195

Kawasaki avg

2,122

3% above average.

Overall width820 mm
This bike

820

Kawasaki avg

833

Close to average.

Overall height1,146 mm
This bike

1,146

Kawasaki avg

1,175

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,440 mm
This bike

1,440

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height861 mm
This bike

861

Kawasaki avg

801

8% above average.

Ground clearance236 mm
This bike

236

Kawasaki avg

187

26% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 292 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,440 mmSeat 861 mmClearance 236 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110/70-17 front / 130/70-17 rear

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)

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.