CFMoto DUAL 250 vs Kawasaki Klx 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
CFMoto DUAL 250 vs Kawasaki Klx 300. CFMoto DUAL 250: 24.5 hp @ 8,000 RPM hp, 154 kg (wet) weight, top speed ?, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki Klx 300: 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
CFMoto DUAL 250
Kawasaki Klx 300
Horsepower (hp)
24.5 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
18 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
154 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
24.5 hp @ 8,000 RPM
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
18 kW @ 8,000 RPM
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
—
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
154 kg (wet)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
CFMoto DUAL 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget adventure starter if you inspect it thoroughly first."
Pros
+Excellent used value proposition
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Modern feature-rich instruments
Cons
−Highway speeds feel strained
−Budget interior plastics quality
−Patchy independent mechanic knowledge
Kawasaki Klx 300
8.0/10
"A genuinely capable dual-sport that rarely disappoints experienced or newer riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Confidence-inspiring suspension tuning
+Low maintenance requirements overall
Cons
−Stubbornly holds resale value
−Limited wind protection touring
−Fork seals wear predictably
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