Enduro Bikes
2003Kawasaki KLX300R
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The 2003 Kawasaki KLX300R is a four-stroke off-road bike for trail and enduro riding. Its liquid-cooled 292cc single drives through a six-speed gearbox and chain. A tall 925 mm seat, 128 kg wet weight and 9.8-litre tank make it capable and manageable.
- Capacity
- 292.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 105.0 kg
- Seat height
- 925 mm
- Power
- 33.0 HP (24.3 kW)
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for off-road trail riding, with enough road manners to link trails where it is road-legal.
- Built for
- An enduro bike from Kawasaki with a 292cc engine; its character is versatile and engaging, with 33 hp on tap.
- Not ideal for
- Not for long road journeys, passengers or motorway riding.
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
- 33.0 HP (24.3 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3143 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 78.0 x 61.2 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced, semi-dry sump
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1435 mm
- Overall length
- 2116 mm
- Overall width
- 909 mm
- Overall height
- 1219 mm
- Seat height
- 925 mm
- Dry weight
- 105.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 128.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.80 litres
- Ground clearance
- 320 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- High-tensile steel, perimeter design
- Front suspension
- 43mm inverted cartridge fork
- Rear suspension
- UNI-TRAK® single shock system
- Front wheel travel
- 284 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 284 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.5°
- Trail
- 109 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 270 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21
- Rear tyre
- 100/100-18
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1999 | 2003 | 2008 | 2023 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 292 cc | 292 cc | 292 cc | 292 cc | 292 cc |
| Dry weight | — | 105 kg | 106 kg | — | 120 kg |
| Seat height | — | 925 mm | 925 mm | 925 mm | 899 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 9.8 L | 9.8 L | 8 L | 7.9 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 KLX300R?
The 2003 Kawasaki KLX300R has a Capacity of 292.0 ccm (17.82 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KLX300R have?
The 2003 Kawasaki KLX300R has a Power of 33.0 HP (24.3 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki KLX300R have?
The 2003 Kawasaki KLX300R has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX300R weigh?
The 2003 Kawasaki KLX300R has a Dry weight of 105.0 kg (231.5 pounds).
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