The Kawasaki KLX 300R is a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve motorcycle with a capacity of 292cc/17.9 cu-in. It has a liquid-cooled engine with a compression ratio of 11.0:1 and a Keihin CVK34 induction system. The bike has a kick-start and a maximum power output of 33 hp/24.1 kW @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 28.4 Nm @ 7500 rpm. The transmission has 6 speeds, and the final drive is through a chain with a 520, O-ring, 14-tooth front and 50-tooth rear sprocket. The frame is made of high tensile steel perimeter with a 43mm inverted cartridge fork for the front suspension and a single shock for the rear suspension. The bike has a single 250mm disc with a 2 piston caliper for the front brake and a single 220mm disc with a 1 piston caliper for the rear brake. Its front and rear tires are 80/100-21 and 100/100-18 respectively. The KLX 300R has a wheelbase of 1435 mm/56.5 in, a seat height of 924.5mm/36.4 in, and a ground clearance of 320mm/12.6 in. The bike weighs 105kg/231.5 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 10 Litres/2.6 US gal. The KLX 300R was manufactured between 1997 and 1999.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KLX 300R
| Year | 1997 – 99 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 292 cc / 17.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 78 x 61.2 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, 50% distilled water & 50% ethylene glycol base antifreeze |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Induction | Keihin CVK34, constant velocity, diaphragm |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 33 hp / 24.1 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 28.4 Nm @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, 520, O-ring, 14-tooth front, 50-tooth rear |
| Gear Ratio | 1st (30/10) 2nd (30/15) 3rd (27/18) 4th (25/20) 5th (21/20) 6th (19/21) |
| Frame | High tensile steel perimeter |
| Front Suspension | 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 20-way compression damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 285 mm / 11.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, 20-way compression damping and 18-way rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 280 mm / 11.0 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 100/100-18 |
| Rake | 26.5 degrees |
| Trail | 106 mm / 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
| Seat Height | 924.5 mm / 36.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 320 mm / 12.6 in |
| Dry Weight | 105 kg / 231.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal |
