Yamaha Xt250 vs Kawasaki Klx 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xt250 vs Kawasaki Klx 300. Yamaha Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 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 Xt250
Kawasaki Klx 300
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
17 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
122 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
120 km/h
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt250
7.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport under $4,000, full stop."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine reliability
+Cheap parts, easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Gutless above 55mph
−Stock tires genuinely terrible
−Suspension too soft everywhere
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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