Kawasaki KLX300

The Kawasaki KLX300 '' appeared in 1996 in the domestic Japanese market, and a year later became available in Europe and North America. The full model name is Kawasaki KLX300R. The factory code is KLX300-A.

In 1997, the European market began to offer a modification under the factory code "KLX300-B", which was positioned as a "road" version with a full-fledged dashboard (the basic version had only a mileage counter), mirrors and turn signals. It existed until 1999 in the market of some European countries.

The Kawasaki KLX 300 is based on a 1-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled 292 cc engine with 4-valves and two camshafts (DOHC), producing up to 33 hp of power and 28 Nm of torque. The frame of the motorcycle is a tubular steel structure. Suspensions are adjustable: front 43mm inverted fork (adjustable in compression), rear progressive Uni-Trak swingarm with fully adjustable shock absorber.

Since 2004, the model has left the European market and is offered mainly in the American market. 2007 was the last year of production.

Since 2020, Kawasaki has introduced a new generation of the KLX300, factory code KLX300-C. The new model received an updated appearance, an injection power system, an electric starter (the previous generation was equipped only with a kick), revised suspension settings and an updated braking system. Currently, this version is only available in the North American and Australian markets.

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Specifications

Model	Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R)
Motorcycle type	enduro
Release year	1996-2007, 2020+
Frame	steel half-duplex
Engine type	1-cylinder, 4-stroke
Working volume	292 cm³
Bore / Stroke	78.0 x 61.2 mm
Compression ratio	11.0: 1 11.1: 1 - KLX300-C
Cooling	liquid
Number of valves per cylinder	DOHC chain drive, 4 valves
Fuel supply system	Carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK34 Injector (DFI), 1x 34 mm - KLX300-C
Ignition type	CDI all-transistor - KLX300-C
Maximum power	33.0 h.p. (24.3 kW) @ 8500 rpm - KLX300-A 26.0 h.p. (19.1 kW) @ 8500 rpm - KLX300-A (USA) KLX300-C - not declared by the manufacturer
Maximum torque	28.4 Nm (2.9 kg * m) @ 7500 rpm - KLX300-A 27.5 Nm (2.8 kg * m) @ 6500 rpm - KLX300-A (USA) KLX300-C - not declared by the manufacturer
Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc, Cable Drive
Gearbox	6-speed
Drive type	chain
Front tire size	80 / 100-21 (51M)
Rear tire size	100 / 100-18 (59M)
Front brakes	1 disc, 2-piston caliper 1 disc, 270 mm, 2-piston caliper - KLX300-C
Rear brakes	1 disc, 1-piston caliper 1 disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper - KLX300-C
Front suspension	43mm Inverted Fork (Compression Adjustment), 290mm Travel 43mm Inverted Fork (Compression Adjustment), 285mm Travel - KLX300-A (North America), KLX300-C
Rear suspension	linkage Uni-Trak with monoshock (fully adjustable), stroke - 280 mm linkage Uni-Trak with monoshock (fully adjustable), stroke - 285 mm - KLX300-C
Motorcycle length	2115 mm 2120 mm - KLX300-C
Motorcycle width	910 mm 825 mm - KLX300-C
Motorcycle height	1220 mm 1250 mm - KLX300-C
Wheelbase	1435 mm
Saddle height	925 mm
Minimum ground clearance	320 mm 305 mm - KLX300-C
Fuel tank capacity	9.8 l 7.9 L - KLX300-C
Motorcycle weight (curb)	114 kg 128 kg - KLX300-C

Documentation

• Kawasaki KLX300R: (Service Manual), KLX300-A2