Honda Xr 150l vs Kawasaki Klx 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xr 150l vs Kawasaki Klx 300. Honda Xr 150l: 13.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h (estimated, note: varies by region and tune), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Honda Xr 150l
Kawasaki Klx 300
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.7 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
13.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
12.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
115 km/h (estimated, note: varies by region and tune)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Xr 150l
7.5/10
"The perfect first trail bike that genuinely holds its value."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine
+Dirt-cheap parts availability
+Confidence-inspiring off-road geometry
Cons
−Painfully slow on highways
−Suspension too basic for fast trails
−Pillion comfort nearly nonexistent
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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