2021 KLX-300

[rider_marc]

For some reason, I feel I need one of these!   :D   Really though, probably a good thing to have in the coming years--post AT.

https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/klx/dual-sport/klx300?cm_re=GLOBALNAV-_-PRODUCTGROUPLIST-_-VEHICLE

[klaviator]

If I hadn't just bought a KLX250 last year I'd be all over this.

[Jwwr]

It would be a hard choice between this and the Honda CRF300l.

[Sweeper]

The CRF300's are doing so well that you can't even get a dealer to call back when you're trying to buy three. From what I read, most dealers are getting one or two of each this year. Glad to still have my 250 for the wait!


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[rider_marc]

The KLX or the CRF would be fine. One detail that I'm always a fan of is higher compression ratios. The KLX has an advantage of the two. One of the reasons for picking up the CB over the Z900 last Fall.

[LawnmowerRG]

I had the 250 and it didn't have a torque curve. Other than that it was a great bike for the price. I sold it because it wasn't what I wanted. It was what I though I wanted. Still it was a good machine.

[TN_twowheeladdict]

I am still waiting for the real world reviews.  So far they are saying the KLX has better suspension components.

I had a '12 KLX250 and enjoyed it.  I only parted with it because I thought my riding on less than smooth asphalt days were over due to spine issues. 

I have been hanging on to my Sargent seat and if the reviews say the 300 will do a true 75 mph and the seat fits, it might be in my future. 

I hauled my 250 out to NM and California for a work trip and did a lot of off road in NM, but ran the PCH and the mountains in California on it.  There were times I was down on the tank in a head wind trying to maintain speed climbing a pass.

[Gam]

Once I did all the dirt I could find route into North Carolina, coming back I had to take all pavement. Going up Chunky Gal Mountain on HW 64 ( that steep mountain with rock cut on both sides) I had to stop a couple of times and let the traffic pass me, I would have lost a drag race with a mobile home transport.  I had camping gear but still,  that's not much grunt, otherwise is it such a fun reliable, comfortable bike, I plan on getting a 300.  I ride a lot with a guy on 250 Honda, he's faster than me on pavement, but in real rocky stuff, the klx sucks up the bumps better (mine is 2006).

[norton73]

I had the 250 and it didn't have a torque curve. Other than that it was a great bike for the price. I sold it because it wasn't what I wanted. It was what I though I wanted. Still it was a good machine.

If you're expecting KTM performance from both the engine and the suspension, you're gonna be disappointed. It's basically a good beginner/intermediate bike that's more a real dual sport as opposed to a dirt bike with lights at a far lower cost.

It's a good base also to modify if the owner wants to, plenty of motor and suspension improvements are available.

For my use, my 09 with 351 kit and a little suspension work suits me .

[rider_marc]

Saw one and spent some sitting time on a KLX-300 today up in Clarksville, TN. The whole bike just fits. Springs front and rear spring rates seem right where I like them. Seat was not hard either. Riding is the only way to be sure. Now, it's a choice of green or camo. hmm...

[klaviator]

I bought a KLX250 last June and have been very happy with it.  I wanted a true dual sport, not a dirt bike with lights and the KLX fit what I wanted.  With a 300cc engine it should have a bit more torque and HP making it an even better bike. 

[LawnmowerRG]

Once I did all the dirt I could find route into North Carolina, coming back I had to take all pavement. Going up Chunky Gal Mountain on HW 64 ( that steep mountain with rock cut on both sides) I had to stop a couple of times and let the traffic pass me, I would have lost a drag race with a mobile home transport.  I had camping gear but still,  that's not much grunt, otherwise is it such a fun reliable, comfortable bike, I plan on getting a 300.  I ride a lot with a guy on 250 Honda, he's faster than me on pavement, but in real rocky stuff, the klx sucks up the bumps better (mine is 2006).

@Gam  a cam retime, carb, air box, and muffler mods help the bottom end power a bunch. It's not a 300/330/350 though. I think Andy is pretty happy with his 250 with a big bore kit.
I was trying to ride with guys that are much faster than me. That made its weak points glaringly obvious. Combine that with me not being a good enough rider to compensate and it was a recipe for me getting hurt. I decided to sell it before I did something stupid.

Other than the seat height I think it's a perfect starter bike that will take you a long way with a few mods. I expect the 300 will be even better for that.

[Gam]

This was my first Klx 250, it was 1979 KLX250a. Pic is 1980 but no difference and they didn't make them but for those two years, it was a 5 speed and not street legal. I don't know anybody else that had one. I got it to start riding enduros again, I had been out of state at school and was lucky to have enough money to eat and put gas in my car.  I saw this and thought this bike looks like it will rip. My last bike was a Husky 360 two stroke and compared that, the bike definitely did not rip. So we went down to ride what i guess was the Goobler Getter enduro, I just know it was in Alabama. Well came to a creek crossing and tried to lift the front wheel to get over a steep bank, all the bike did was accelerate so I smacked dead into the bank and went over the handlebars. Later I caught a false neutral on a downhill hairpin on a FS road and just sailed out into space, cracking some ribs. I just trail rode on it after all that. So in 2006 they came out with the KLX 250s or h or whatever and I bought one. I was thinking after all this time, that bike has to rip now.  Same guy still owned the dealership where I bought the first, and he's standing out in the parking lot while I give it the first test,  I pull over and tell him it no stronger than the first one, he says "I was afraid of that".  Now they have the KLX 300, I'm going to get one, I bet this bike is gonna rip :D

[rider_marc]

Anyone here buy the black camo 300 from Freedom Powersports? It was advertised $200 below MSRP.

[klaviator]

Anyone here buy the black camo 300 from Freedom Powersports? It was advertised $200 below MSRP.

After Freedom's usual fees I'd bet it sold for at least 1k over MSRP.