The Kawasaki KLX 300R is a four-stroke, single-cylinder, off-road motorcycle produced between 2000 and 2003. The 292cc engine has a bore and stroke of 78 x 61.2 mm, a compression ratio of 11:1, and is cooled by a liquid cooling system. The bike is started using a kick mechanism and has a maximum power of 33 hp at 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 28.4Nm at 7500 rpm. The transmission is a six-speed manual with a wet, multi-disc clutch, and final drive is via chain, with a ratio of 14-tooth front and 50-tooth rear. The frame is made of high tensile steel perimeter, with a front suspension of 43mm inverted cartridge fork and 20-way compression damping. The rear suspension is a single shock, and there are single disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels. The KLX 300R has a seat height of 924.5mm, ground clearance of 320mm, and a dry weight of 105kg. The fuel tank can hold 10 litres or 2.6 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KLX 300R
| Year | 2000 – 03 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
