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All Bikes/Compare/Honda Xr650l vs Kawasaki Klx 300

Honda Xr650l vs Kawasaki Klx 300

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Xr650l vs Kawasaki Klx 300. Honda Xr650l: 34 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: US-spec figures; often cited as low due to EPA/CARB restrictions) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h (estimate — actual varies with gearing and rider; note: factory-restricted), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Xr650l Kawasaki Klx 300
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
34 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: US-spec figures; often cited as low due to EPA/CARB restrictions)
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
155 km/h (estimate — actual varies with gearing and rider; note: factory-restricted)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 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 Xr650l
Honda Xr650l
7.8/10

"The definition of reliable, if you accept its 1993 soul."

Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
Factory jetting criminally lean
Heavy for true off-road
Dated suspension technology
Kawasaki Klx 300
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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