Suzuki Dr 650 vs Kawasaki Klx 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Dr 650 vs Kawasaki Klx 300. Suzuki Dr 650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and rider), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 Dr 650
Kawasaki Klx 300
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
54 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
165 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
165 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and rider)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Dr 650
8.2/10
"The most reliable used dual-sport under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Cheap and available parts
+Simple carbureted maintenance
Cons
−Seat comfort is brutal
−Lean factory jetting issue
−Uninspiring highway performance
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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