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''' Kawasaki KLX300 ''' appeared in 1996 in the domestic Japanese market, and a year later became available in Europe and North America. The full model name is '''Kawasaki KLX300R'''. The factory code is '''KLX300-A'''.
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''' Lineup: '''
* [[Kawasaki_KLX250 | Kawasaki KLX250]]
* [[Kawasaki_KLX300 | Kawasaki KLX300]]
* [[Kawasaki_KLX450 | Kawasaki KLX450]]

In 1997, the European market began to offer a modification under the factory code "KLX300-B", which was positioned as a "road" version with a full-fledged dashboard (the basic version had only a mileage counter), mirrors and turn signals. It existed until 1999 in the market of some European countries.

The Kawasaki KLX 300 is based on a 1-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled 292 cc engine with 4-valves and two camshafts (DOHC), producing up to 33 hp of power and 28 Nm of torque. The frame of the motorcycle is a tubular steel structure. Suspensions are adjustable: front 43mm inverted fork (adjustable in compression), rear progressive Uni-Trak swingarm with fully adjustable shock absorber.

Since 2004, the model has left the European market and is offered mainly in the American market. 2007 was the last year of production.

Since 2020, Kawasaki has introduced a new generation of the KLX300, factory code KLX300-C. The new model received an updated appearance, an injection power system, an electric starter (the previous generation was equipped only with a kick), revised suspension settings and an updated braking system. Currently, this version is only available in the North American and Australian markets.

== Photos ==
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== Specifications ==
{| class = "wikitable"
! scope = "row" | Model
| Kawasaki KLX300 (KLX300R)
|-
! scope = "row" | Motorcycle type
| enduro
|-
! scope = "row" | Release year
| 1996-2007, 2020+
|-
! scope = "row" | Frame
| steel half-duplex
|-
! scope = "row" | Engine type
| 1-cylinder, 4-stroke
|-
! scope = "row" | Working volume
| 292 cm³
|-
! scope = "row" | Bore / Stroke
| 78.0 x 61.2 mm
|-
! scope = "row" | Compression ratio
| 11.0: 1

11.1: 1 - KLX300-C
|-
! scope = "row" | Cooling
| liquid
|-
! scope = "row" | Number of valves per cylinder
| DOHC chain drive, 4 valves
|-
! scope = "row" | Fuel supply system
| Carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK34

Injector (DFI), 1x 34 mm - KLX300-C
|-
! scope = "row" | Ignition type
| CDI

all-transistor - KLX300-C
|-
! scope = "row" | Maximum power
| 33.0 h.p. (24.3 kW) @ 8500 rpm - KLX300-A

26.0 h.p. (19.1 kW) @ 8500 rpm - KLX300-A (USA)

KLX300-C - not declared by the manufacturer
|-
! scope = "row" | Maximum torque
| 28.4 Nm (2.9 kg * m) @ 7500 rpm - KLX300-A

27.5 Nm (2.8 kg * m) @ 6500 rpm - KLX300-A (USA)

KLX300-C - not declared by the manufacturer
|-
! scope = "row" | Clutch
| Wet Multi-Disc, Cable Drive
|-
! scope = "row" | Gearbox
| 6-speed
|-
! scope = "row" | Drive type
| chain
|-
! scope = "row" | Front tire size
| 80 / 100-21 (51M)
|-
! scope = "row" | Rear tire size
| 100 / 100-18 (59M)
|-
! scope = "row" | Front brakes
| 1 disc, 2-piston caliper

1 disc, 270 mm, 2-piston caliper - KLX300-C
|-
! scope = "row" | Rear brakes
| 1 disc, 1-piston caliper

1 disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper - KLX300-C
|-
! scope = "row" | Front suspension
| 43mm Inverted Fork (Compression Adjustment), 290mm Travel

43mm Inverted Fork (Compression Adjustment), 285mm Travel - KLX300-A (North America), KLX300-C
|-
! scope = "row" | Rear suspension
| linkage Uni-Trak with monoshock (fully adjustable), stroke - 280 mm

linkage Uni-Trak with monoshock (fully adjustable), stroke - 285 mm - KLX300-C
|-
! scope = "row" | Motorcycle length
| 2115 mm

2120 mm - KLX300-C
|-
! scope = "row" | Motorcycle width
| 910 mm

825 mm - KLX300-C
|-
! scope = "row" | Motorcycle height
| 1220 mm

1250 mm - KLX300-C
|-
! scope = "row" | Wheelbase
| 1435 mm
|-
! scope = "row" | Saddle height
| 925 mm
|-
! scope = "row" | Minimum ground clearance
| 320 mm

305 mm - KLX300-C
|-
! scope = "row" | Fuel tank capacity
| 9.8 l

7.9 L - KLX300-C
|-
! scope = "row" | Motorcycle weight (curb)
| 114 kg

128 kg - KLX300-C
|-
|}

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== Documentation ==
[[Category:Motorcycles]]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B28GkOK3QDM-LW5ENzlncVd5ODQ/view Kawasaki KLX300R: (Service Manual), KLX300-A2]

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