The Kawasaki KLX300 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 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 12% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 93rd 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.
894 mm — taller than about 93% 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.
2,200
2,122
4% above average.
820
833
Close to average.
1,204
1,175
Close to average.
1,440
1,441
Close to average.
894
801
12% above average.
274
187
47% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 100/100-18 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 100 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.27:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High-tensile steel, box-section perimeter |
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| 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 | 254 mm (10.0 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 231 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rake | 26.5° |
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 100/100-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 137 kg (302.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 894 mm (35.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,200 mm (86.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,204 mm (47.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 274 mm (10.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.57 L (2.00 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green, Fragment Camo Gray |
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| Factory warranty | 12 months |
| Price as new | US$ 5599. 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.