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Kawasaki KLX 300 R (1997-99)

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

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