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The Kawasaki KLX™300R offers a compact, quick-turning package that’s well-suited to tight trails or long days exploring off the beaten-path. With a tractable engine and comfortable chassis, the KLX300R is the ideal partner for off-road adventures. |
General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki KLX300R |
Year
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2008 |
Category
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Enduro / offroad |
Price as new | US$ 4949. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.6 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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292.0 ccm (17.82 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Compression
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11.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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78.0 x 61.2 mm (3.1 x 2.4 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital CDI |
Lubrication system
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Forced, semi-dry sump |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
Rake (fork angle)
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26.5° |
Front suspension
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43mm inverted cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping / 11.2 in. |
Rear suspension
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UNI-TRAK® single shock system with 20-way compression damping and 18-way rebound damping / 11.0 in. |
Front tire
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80/70-x21 |
Rear tire
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100/90-x18 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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106.0 kg (233.7 pounds) |
Seat height
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925 mm (36.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1219 mm (48.0 inches) |
Overall length
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2116 mm (83.3 inches) |
Overall width
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909 mm (35.8 inches) |
Ground clearance
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1435 mm (56.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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9.84 litres (2.60 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Lime Green, Black |
Starter
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Electric & kick |
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