Kawasaki KLX 300R (2000-03)

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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

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