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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Klr 650 vs Honda Crf300l

Kawasaki Klr 650 vs Honda Crf300l

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Klr 650 vs Honda Crf300l. Kawasaki Klr 650: 40 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2022+ fuel-injected model; carbureted models ~35 hp) hp, 202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022+ model; earlier carbureted models approx. 193–198 kg) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 130–145 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Crf300l: 27 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kawasaki Klr 650 Honda Crf300l
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
27 hp
Torque (Nm)
55 Nm
26.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
202 kg
149 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
40 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2022+ fuel-injected model; carbureted models ~35 hp)
27 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
55 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
26.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world comfortable cruising is closer to 130–145 km/h)
145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
Weight
202 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022+ model; earlier carbureted models approx. 193–198 kg)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Klr 650
Kawasaki Klr 650
7.5/10

"The world's most capable mediocre motorcycle — buy it used without hesitation."

Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Parts and community support everywhere
+Handles dirt roads competently
Cons
−Doohickey failure kills engines
−Brutal highway vibration
−Suspension embarrassingly basic
Honda Crf300l
Honda Crf300l
8.0/10

"The best small ADV bike Honda has ever made for everyday riders."

Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Lightweight and easily manageable
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Power-limited for highway touring
−Subframe cracks on hard use
−Suspension linkage neglected often

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SW-Motech Crash Bar System Kawasaki KLR 650
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Engine Oil
10W-40 Full Synthetic Motorcycle Oil JASO MA2
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Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Kawasaki KLR 650
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Touratech Aluminum Skid Plate Kawasaki KLR 650
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HF204 Oil Filter
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Givi Trekker Outback Side Cases OBK37 KLR 650
Givi · Panniers
Givi Trekker Outback Side Cases OBK37 KLR 650
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Honda CRF300L Air Filter
Air Filter
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Barkbusters Storm Hand Guards Universal ADV
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NGK CPR8EA-9 Spark Plug
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NGK CPR8EA-9 Spark Plug
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SW-Motech GPS Handlebar Mount Kawasaki KLR 650
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
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