Supermotos
2026Kawasaki KLX300 SM
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The 2026 Kawasaki KLX300 SM is a lightweight super motard designed for riders seeking versatile street and light off-road capability. Powered by a nimble 292cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, it excels at urban commuting and weekend adventures with sharp handling and approachable performance. Known for its affordability and fun factor, this bike suits beginner to intermediate riders exploring the super motard category.
- Capacity
- 292.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 130.0 kg
- Seat height
- 861 mm
- Power
- 25.0 HP (17.9 kW) @ 8000 RPM
What’s new for the 2026 Kawasaki KLX300 SM
vs the 2025| Spec | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 24.4 HP (17.9 kW) | 25.0 HP (17.9 kW) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 24.5 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.1 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM | 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.7 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Dry weight | 138.0 kg (304.2 pounds) | 130.0 kg (286.6 pounds) |
| Wet weight | — | 138.0 kg (304.2 pounds) |
| Fuel capacity | 8.00 litres (2.11 US gallons) | 7.60 litres (2.01 US gallons) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed for flickable street-based fun, tight backroad carving, and casual urban riding rather than outright speed or distance.
- Built for
- A playful, nimble small-bore supermoto that rewards aggressive lean angles and quick direction changes over long highway stints.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking high top speed, long-distance touring comfort, or serious off-road capability.
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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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 292.0 ccm
- Power
- 25.0 HP (17.9 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 72 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- TKAXC.292AAA-001
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 3.07 L/100km (76.6 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 3.0 CO g/km
- Torque
- 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1923 HP/kg (dry)
- 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, semi-dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1435 mm
- Overall length
- 2116 mm
- Overall width
- 790 mm
- Overall height
- 1135 mm
- Seat height
- 861 mm
- Dry weight
- 130.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 138.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.60 litres
- Ground clearance
- 236 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Semi Double Cradle
- 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
- 231 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 206 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 71 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-17
Other
- Color options
- Battle Gray, Phantom Blue
- 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 |
| Dry weight | 137 kg | 138 kg | 138 kg | 130 kg | 130 kg |
| Seat height | 861 mm | 861 mm | 861 mm | 861 mm | 861 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.6 L | 7.6 L | 7.6 L | 7.6 L | 7.6 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 SM?
The 2026 Kawasaki KLX300 SM has a Capacity of 292.0 ccm (17.82 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KLX300 SM have?
The 2026 Kawasaki KLX300 SM has a Power of 25.0 HP (17.9 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki KLX300 SM have?
The 2026 Kawasaki KLX300 SM has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki KLX300 SM?
The 2026 Kawasaki KLX300 SM has a Torque of 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.7 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX300 SM weigh?
The 2026 Kawasaki KLX300 SM has a Dry weight of 130.0 kg (286.6 pounds).
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