Kawasaki KLX300R: review, history, specs

Class: enduro

Production: 1996-2007, 2020+

Models
Kawasaki KLX300R (KLX300A/B) 1996-2007 (Japan, Europe, North America)	Kawasaki KLX300R (KLX300C) 2020+ (North America, Australia)
Kawasaki KLX300R (KLX300-A/B) 1996-2007	Kawasaki KLX300R (KLX300-C) 2020+

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
1996	Japan	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-A1
1997	Europe, North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-A2; KLX300-B1
1998	Europe, North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-A3; KLX300-B2
1999	Europe, North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-A4; KLX300-B3
2000	Europe, North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-A5
2001	Europe, North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-A6
2002	Europe, North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-A7
2003	Europe, North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-A8
2004	North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-A9
2005	North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-A10
2006	North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-A6F
2007	North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-A7F
2020	North America, Australia	Name: Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R) Code: KLX300-CLF
2021	North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300R Code: KLX300-CMFNL, KLX300-CMFNN
2022	North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300R Code: KLX300-CNFNL, KLX300-CNFNN
2023	North America	Name: Kawasaki KLX300R Code: KLX300-CPFNL, KLX300-CPFNN
2024	North America, Australia	Name: Kawasaki KLX300R

Specifications

Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2115 mm / 83,2 in 2120 mm / 83,4 in – KLX300-C
	Overall width	910 mm / 35,8 in 825 mm / 32,5 in – KLX300-C
	Overall height	1220 mm / 48,0 in 1250 mm / 49,2 in – KLX300-C
	Seat height	925 mm / 36,4 in
	Wheelbase	1435 mm / 56,5 in
	Ground clearance	320 mm / 12,6 in 305 mm / 12,0 in – KLX300-C
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	114 kg / 251 lbs 128 kg / 282 lbs – KLX300-C
FRAME	Type	Tubular, semi double cradle, steel
	Front suspension, travel	43 mm inverted telescopic fork (adjustable compression damper), 290 mm / 11,4 in 43 mm inverted telescopic fork (adjustable compression damper), 285 mm / 11,2 in – KLX300-A (North America), KLX300-C
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm Uni-Trak with monoshock (fully adjustable), 280 mm / 11,0 in Swingarm Uni-Trak with monoshock (fully adjustable), 285 mm / 11,2 in – KLX300-C
	Front tire size	80/100-21 (51M)
	Rear tire size	100/100-18 (59M)
	Front brake	Single disc, 2-piston caliper Single disc, 270 mm, 2-piston caliper – KLX300-C
	Rear brake	Single disc, 1-piston caliper Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper – KLX300-C
	Fuel capacity	9,8 l / 2,6US gal 7,9 l / 2,1 US gal – KLX300-C
	Trail	107 mm / 4,2 in 109 mm / 4,3 in – KLX300-C
	Fuel economy
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	Single cylinder
	Bore & Stroke	78,0 x 61,2 mm
	Displacement	292 cm³ (17,8 cu in)
	Compression ratio	11.0:1 11.1:1 – KLX300-C
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves
	Max. power	33,0 hp (24,3 kW) / 8500 rpm – KLX300-A 26,0 hp (19,1 kW) / 8500 rpm – KLX300-A (USA) 23,4 hp (17,2 kW) / 8100 rpm^[1] - KLX300-C dyno test
	Max. torque	28,4 Nm (2,9 kgm) / 7500 rpm – KLX300-A 27,5 Nm (2,8 kgm) / 6500 rpm – KLX300-A (USA) 20,9 Nm (2,2 kgfm) / 8000 rpm^[2] - KLX300-C dyno test
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
	Top speed
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK34 Fuel Injection (DFI), 1x 34 mm – KLX300-C
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	6-speed
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	2.863 2.800 – KLX300-C
	Final reduction	3.571
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	3.000 2.000 1.500 1.250 1.050 0.904; 0.952 – KLX300-C
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	CDI Transistorized – KLX300-C
	Alternator	Three-phase AC
	Battery capacity	12V-5Ah – KLX300-C Kick – KLX300-A