KAWASAKI KLX 300R (1996-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki KLX300R was an off-road motorcycle similar to the old Kawasaki KDX200, packing a similar chassis with precise handling, a great suspension system, comfortable ergonomics, and a smooth power-delivering engine for excellent traction on the most challenging trails.

In the appearance department, the Kawasaki KLX300R had equipped standard features, such as a high-mounted front fender, a tiny headlight integrated into a small front cowl, a single seat, a high-mounted exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels shod with off-road tires.

The 1996 Kawasaki KLX300R had installed underneath its fuel tank a 292cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by a CVK34 carburetor, boasting 33 hp with a peak force at 8,500 rpm and 28 Nm (21 lb-ft) torque available at 7,500 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch, spinning the rear wheel through a final chain drive.

The bike was built around a semi-double cradle high tensile steel frame, packing a 43 mm inverted cartridge-type fork on the front and a uni-trak single shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent off-road handling.

In the braking department, the Kawasaki KLX300R had installed a 250 mm disc coupled to a dual-piston caliper on the front wheel and a 220 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering optimum stopping power.