2024Kawasaki KLX300

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The 2024 Kawasaki KLX300 is a lightweight enduro designed for beginner to intermediate off-road riders seeking accessible trail performance. Its 292cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers manageable power with excellent fuel efficiency, while the compact chassis and low seat height make it ideal for riders building off-road skills. Known for reliability and affordability, the KLX300 excels in technical terrain and serves as a proven stepping stone to more demanding adventure bikes.

Capacity: 292.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 137.0 kg
Seat height: 894 mm
Power: 33.0 HP (24.1 kW) @ 8500 RPM

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What’s new for the 2024 Kawasaki KLX300

vs the 2023

Spec	2023	2024
Torque	28.4 Nm (2.9 kgf-m or 20.9 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM	28.4 Nm (2.9 kgf-m or 20.9 ft.lbs)
Front brakes	Single disc. Petal disc with a dual-piston caliper	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper	Single disc

Other years 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail90%

Cornering60%

City riding40%

Daily riding40%

Touring25%

Two-up20%

Track20%

Best for: Built primarily for trail riding and off-road exploration, with light street legality bolted on for connecting trails or short commutes.
Built for: A nimble, playful dual-sport that rewards momentum, technical maneuvering, and a willingness to stand on the pegs over outright horsepower.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking highway comfort, long-distance touring capability, or strong passenger accommodation.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 894mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2024 Kawasaki KLX300, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 292.0 ccm
Power: 33.0 HP (24.1 kW) @ 8500 RPM
Torque: 28.4 Nm (2.9 kgf-m)
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2409 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 78.0 x 61.2 mm
Compression: 11.1:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: CDI
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Forced, semi-dry sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc manual clutch

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1440 mm
Overall length: 2200 mm
Overall width: 820 mm
Overall height: 1204 mm
Seat height: 894 mm
Wet weight: 137.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 7.60 litres
Ground clearance: 274 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: High-tensile steel, box-section perimeter
Front suspension: 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable compression damping
Rear suspension: Uni-Trak® gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload
Front wheel travel: 254 mm
Rear wheel travel: 231 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.5°
Trail: 107 mm