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All Bikes/Compare/Swm Superdual 650 vs Kawasaki Klx 300

Swm Superdual 650 vs Kawasaki Klx 300

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Swm Superdual 650 vs Kawasaki Klx 300. Swm Superdual 650: 53 hp @ 6,500 rpm (estimate) hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimate) weight, top speed 165 km/h (estimate), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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

Swm Superdual 650 Kawasaki Klx 300
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
165 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
53 hp @ 6,500 rpm (estimate)
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (estimate)
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
165 km/h (estimate)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight, estimate)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (estimate; approximately 22 km/L)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Swm Superdual 650
Swm Superdual 650
6.5/10

"A rewarding lightweight adventurer that demands mechanical tolerance and realistic expectations."

Pros
+Genuinely lightweight and flickable
+Punchy torquey single cylinder
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
Terrible long-distance seat comfort
Thin parts and dealer network
Noticeable vibration at speed
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

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