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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Dt 175 vs Kawasaki Klx 300

Yamaha Dt 175 vs Kawasaki Klx 300

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Dt 175 vs Kawasaki Klx 300. Yamaha Dt 175: 18 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 102 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h, 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

Yamaha Dt 175 Kawasaki Klx 300
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
16 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
18 hp @ 7,500 rpm
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
16 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
115 km/h
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
102 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 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

Yamaha Dt 175
Yamaha Dt 175
7.5/10

"A rewarding classic trail bike — buy smart, budget for work."

Pros
+Bulletproof simple mechanicals
+Lightweight and confidence-inspiring
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
Power valve maintenance critical
Neglected examples very common
Thirsty on motorway miles
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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Air filter for Yamaha DT 175
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