Zero Motorcycles Fxe vs Kawasaki Klx 300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Motorcycles Fxe vs Kawasaki Klx 300. Zero Motorcycles Fxe: 46 hp (34 kW) peak power hp, 142 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 137 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
Zero Motorcycles Fxe
Kawasaki Klx 300
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
137 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
46 hp (34 kW) peak power
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
106 Nm (instantaneous from 0 rpm)
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
137 km/h
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
142 kg (curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh/100km (real-world urban use); range ~160 km city / ~100 km highway on 7.2 kWh pack
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Zero Motorcycles Fxe
7.5/10
"Urban electric done right, if the mileage math works for you."
Pros
+Instant torque, genuinely fast
+Near-zero running costs
+Strong urban riding ergonomics
Cons
−Range limits longer rides
−Battery replacement eye-watering
−Suspension uninspiring beyond city
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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