Yamaha Dt125r vs Kawasaki Klx 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Dt125r vs Kawasaki Klx 300. Yamaha Dt125r: 12 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 102 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Dt125r
Kawasaki Klx 300
Horsepower (hp)
12 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
13 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
102 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
12 hp @ 8,000 rpm
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
13 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
110 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
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Dt125r
7.8/10
"Buy the best example you can find — nothing else matters."
Pros
+Legendary YPVS power delivery
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Lightweight and flickable
Cons
−Power valve needs constant attention
−Age means tired examples everywhere
−Two-stroke running costs add up
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
