Suzuki Djebel 250 vs Kawasaki Klx 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Djebel 250 vs Kawasaki Klx 300. Suzuki Djebel 250: 24 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Djebel 250
Kawasaki Klx 300
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
22 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
157 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
22 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
130 km/h (estimated)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
Suzuki Djebel 250
7.5/10
"Rewarding, capable machine if you accept the parts headache."
Pros
+Incredibly reliable single-cylinder engine
+Genuine off-road capability
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Parts sourcing is nightmare
−Lean factory carb jetting
−Seat foam deteriorates quickly
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
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