Just one year after unveiling the KLX300R off-road motorcycle, Kawasaki has introduced a new dual sport version of it for 2021 with the KLX300. Featuring a 6mm larger bore than the outgoing KLX250 model, the KLX300′s engine houses a flat-top piston with a compression ratio of 11.1:1, which is 0.1 more than the KLX250.
Although both bikes utilize a steel perimeter frame, the rake and trail are different, with the KLX300′s specs listed at 26.7 degrees and 4.2 inches versus the KLX250′s being 26.5 degrees and 4.1 inches. Some other differences are that the KLX300 is claimed to have a 0.2-inch taller seat, 0.4-inch less ground clearance, and 0.4-inch longer wheelbase. Also, while the KLX250 was said to be 304 pounds, Kawasaki claims to have shed 2 pounds off the KLX300 with its wet weight listed at 302 pounds.
The 2021 Kawasaki KLX300 has a suggested retail price of $5,599 for the Lime Green color scheme and $5,799 for the Fragment Camo Gray colorway.
