Dual-Sport Motorcycles
2027Kawasaki KLX300
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The 2027 Kawasaki KLX300 is a light dual-sport bike that now comes with ABS and a revised engine. Its liquid-cooled 292cc single makes 26.8 hp at 8,000 rpm and 24.9 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. A tall 895 mm seat and 7.5-litre tank suit trail riding and commuting.
- Capacity
- 292.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 137.0 kg
- Seat height
- 895 mm
- Power
- 26.8 HP (20.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM
What’s new for the 2027 Kawasaki KLX300
vs the 2026| Spec | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 25.0 HP (18.6 kW) @ 8000 RPM | 26.8 HP (20.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.7 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM | 24.9 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.4 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 292.0 ccm
- Power
- 26.8 HP (20.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 24.9 Nm (2.5 kgf-m) @ 6800 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1956 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
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet 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
- 895 mm
- Wet weight
- 137.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 274 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Perimeter, high-tensile steel
- 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)
- 26.7°
- Trail
- 107 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 3.00-21 51P
- Rear tyre
- 4.60-18 63P
Other
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 292 cc | 292 cc | 292 cc | 292 cc | 292 cc |
| Seat height | 894 mm | 894 mm | 894 mm | 895 mm | 895 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.6 L | 7.6 L | 7.6 L | 7.5 L | 7.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki KLX300?
The 2027 Kawasaki KLX300 has a Capacity of 292.0 ccm (17.82 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KLX300 have?
The 2027 Kawasaki KLX300 has a Power of 26.8 HP (20.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki KLX300 have?
The 2027 Kawasaki KLX300 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki KLX300?
The 2027 Kawasaki KLX300 has a Torque of 24.9 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.4 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX300 weigh?
The 2027 Kawasaki KLX300 has a Wet weight of 137.0 kg (302.0 pounds).
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