Kawasaki Klx 300 vs Honda Crf250l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Klx 300 vs Honda Crf250l. 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. Honda Crf250l: 24 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Klx 300
Honda Crf250l
Horsepower (hp)
21 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
157 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
23 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
130 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 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 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
Honda Crf250l
7.0/10
"The most sensible used bike you'll ever mildly regret."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Incredibly cheap to run
+Capable light off-road
Cons
−Struggles above 65mph
−Front brake underwhelms
−Stock power feels strangled
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