Honda Xr 190l vs Kawasaki Klx 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xr 190l vs Kawasaki Klx 300. Honda Xr 190l: ~16 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~125 kg wet/curb weight (estimated) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), 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
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Honda Xr 190l
Kawasaki Klx 300
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
~16 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated)
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
~15 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
~125 kg wet/curb weight (estimated)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (estimated, based on XR190S data)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
"Honest, cheap transportation that beginners will genuinely appreciate before inevitably upgrading."
Pros
+ Near-indestructible engine reliability
+ Parts everywhere, dirt cheap
+ Excellent fuel economy
Cons
− Suspension punishes heavier riders
− Rear drum needs constant adjustment
− Quickly outgrown by progressing riders
"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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