Kawasaki Klx 300 vs Yamaha Wr 250 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Klx 300 vs Yamaha Wr 250 R. 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. Yamaha Wr 250 R: 30 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Klx 300
Yamaha Wr 250 R
Horsepower (hp)
21 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
30 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
24 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
145 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 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
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
Yamaha Wr 250 R
8.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport purchase you can make today."
Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Excellent parts availability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Holds value stubbornly
−Modest power output
−Suspension needs upgrading off-road
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