Honda Xr650l vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which has more power?

Honda Xr650l produces 34 hp @ 6,000 rpm (note: US-spec figures; often cited as low due to EPA/CARB restrictions); Kawasaki Klx 300 produces 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model). Honda Xr650l wins by 13 hp.

Honda Xr650l vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Xr650l 155 km/h (estimate — actual varies with gearing and rider; note: factory-restricted), Kawasaki Klx 300 135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions). Honda Xr650l is the faster of the two.

Honda Xr650l vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Xr650l 166 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Klx 300 134 kg (wet/curb weight).

Honda Xr650l vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Xr650l 7.8/10 and Kawasaki Klx 300 8.0/10. Kawasaki Klx 300 scores higher on the overall verdict. Honda Xr650l caveat: You prioritize modern tech or serious off-road. Kawasaki Klx 300 caveat: You need highway comfort or serious horsepower.

Honda Xr650l vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Honda Xr650l: 34 hp. Kawasaki Klx 300: 21 hp.

Honda Xr650l vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which should I commute on daily?

Honda Xr650l — Dual-sport beginners wanting bulletproof, fixable simplicity.

Honda Xr650l vs Kawasaki Klx 300

Q: Honda Xr650l vs Kawasaki Klx 300 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Xr650l 5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average), Kawasaki Klx 300 3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

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.