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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Klx 300 vs Honda Crf300l

Kawasaki Klx 300 vs Honda Crf300l

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Klx 300 vs Honda Crf300l. 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 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 Klx 300 Honda Crf300l
Horsepower (hp)
21 hp
27 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
26.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
149 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
27 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
26.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
149 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
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 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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