Kawasaki KLX300 Review | Road and Off-road Test 

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I hope these manufacturers start making 400-500cc dual sports similar to this with long maintenance intervals. It's literally the only segment of the market left with basically no competition.

This is one of the best reviews I've seen! Been on the fence between DRZ400 and this bike. I'm sixty this year, and the KLX would be my perfect Birthday present!

The KLX platform is just about the perfect beginner dual sport. Super easy to ride, plush suspension, not too heavy, basically zero technical issues.

Got my 2021 KLX 300 DS earlier this year and love it. Not a rocket but fast enough to be entertaining, especially after the break in period - the suspension has proven to be excellent. While not the best highway cruiser it's great for day long adventures. So far I have also added a better bash plate, wider foot pegs, a rear rack, and hand guards. Upgraded to the slightly lower Seat Concepts Seat (30 inch inseam) - I used the original seat pan. The new seat is a great improvement as the old one was uncomfortable on rides over an hour. The lack of ABS has not been a problem for me - the brakes are easily modulated and I am an experienced rider. I am however new to Dual Sport bikes, I have had a great time learning and exploring off road - the KLX has proven to be very forgiving and tractable and also easy enough to get it unstuck by myself - very happy for the light weight in difficult terrain. I also considered the CFR 300 and I am sure it's another fine Honda product, but I am very happy I selected the Kawasaki. In summary, It's often hard to head home when I am out riding, it has been quite an enjoyable experience owning this unpretentious swiss-army knife-like bike!

Thanks mate for a great review, I have had 35 year hiatus since been on a bike and Let's face it I'm not looking to jump any buses Thanks again

I am a 77 year old rider. Performance? Just comfort getting out there with friends, The time for proving things is past. Great bike. Richard

I did fours day adventure riding/touring on my KLX250, I fitted it with a PMR enduro rack and side utility racks matched to DrySpec D20 saddle bags covering 800 km off road

I've purchased one a few months ago. I'm loving it. So versatile.

Love mine! Hard to imagine a better all around true dual sport.

Great in-depth review. You probably have one of the best jobs in America I’m fine with a 2 gallon tank. Less weight out front. Just put a Roto pack gas pack 1 gallon on your rack and now your 3 gallons- simple!

He had did a good review. It's a 300 but I'm in my 50s an came back to rideing its perfect for me. I'm not taking it on a adventure ride but I do ride on street an don't feel like I'm killing it.

This bike sounds perfect for me. I don't have much experience. I don't want to upgrade right away after introduction. I'm 5ft 6 inches and change. This bike doesn't cost an arm and a leg to own new. This can keep up with traffic and it's not super buzzy like my Dad's old 600 Honda. It also has electric start and I'm not sure if I need it but I'd certainly enjoy the maintenance free elevation changes of fuel injection. I can't wait to get one in about 2 years after my house is paid off.

ONE OF THE BEST REVIEWS I EVER SEEN

Excellent review. Hit all the important questions I would've had, sounded sincere, and in that price range what else can a guy expect. Well done. I assume that was you riding it, you're a good rider,, plus a pretty big guy and the bike didn't seem to be bouncing, swapping, kicking. Now I want one!

I gotta say I rode my camo Klx250 very hard offroad, you have to be the hardest riding a KLX i seen on RU-vid. Nice job, they are very capable and wish I never sold that bike.

I'VE GOT A 2022 KAWASAKI KLX 300 AND, ALL IT NEEDS IS A SET OF KNOBBY TIRES! ROCK AND ROLL!

If you want more power just put a 351 kit on it. I did that and I can now do dunes. It also comfortably basically idles up steep hills lol. Amazing bike

One of the best review on KLX300.

I have a 2005 model klx 250 in which I bought new, I only changed oil every 5000kms and adjusted the valve clearances twice first at 37,000kms and again at 55,000kms and first top end rebuild at 91,000kms and fitted a bill blue 331cc kit and bike currently has done 100,000kms! Very robust over engineered engine!

This sounds like a perfect dual sport for the slow, technical terrain of Vermont

I love the strap. It's how I gauge where I'm sitting. At 6'2" tall I rest it right on my taint and the rubble feels great to ride. I sit a little forward in rain.

Best review I've seen. Just curious,were was this filmed?

Great review- very thorough, thanks! This helped me make up my mind as far as my needs/wants and what this bike offered.

Great review. I just took delivery of a’23 last May. I don’t ride as aggressively you were demonstrating, but it’s good to know its capabilities. I added a Ricochet Skid Plate. I see no reason to change mufflers either. I ride in the forests of North Idaho, and I agree, the 2 gallon tank is limiting. Like a tether to the next or nearest gas station. I just subscribed, I look forward to seeing more great content 😎 ride safe

Hey great review thank you! Appreciate all the footage. I know that is a hassle to get. Very thorough comments. Much appreciated.

I'm a manlet. Getting this for sure! Thank you for such an indepth review!

120 miles on mine now- lovit. great suspension. very nimble. keep the revs up offroad. the seat is the only thing that bugs ya on long street riding. bars an pegs nuthin'. probably cos gloves an boots. but seat after awhile on highway.. 50-60.. owie then numb. turning 5000rpm at 50mph.

Best review of this bike yet. Thanks

I’m trying to find one of these but in camo . In 83 I had a Yamaha IT 250 all it wanted to do was pop wheelies . This sounds like a good bike to get back into riding again .

The fact is a rally version like the CRF 300L Rally offered by Honda would be awesome for the KLX 300.

I just bought a KLX 300 I love it because I can ride it really hard, Wind through corners and achieve a pretty good excitement level 10:52 AND pass a cop doing radar and not get a huge ticket or go to jail. Happily got rid of the GSXR when I turned 40

I liked the bike, but it was a bit small for me at 6'1". Really cool option for less lanky riders IMO.

Excellent review!

Good review. Only thing I disagree with is when you said it needed ABS. Last thing most of us want is to have to deal with turning it off all the time. I have a 2014 klx250s I bought for my wife for which she rode it on our TAT trip and never once have we ever thought the bike needed ABS. I test rode a new 300 the other day and the fuel injection is nice for sure. The bump in displacement makes the new stock 300 feel about the same as the old 250 with pipe/jet kit/kdx airbox snorkel upgrades. With my wife riding the 250, she regularly gets roughly 80mpg. Myself riding it only gets around 45-50ish mpg but with the larger ims tank we added it was plenty for the TAT. All around good bikes and we plan to keep it for a long time.

Very good review

One of the best reviews

I have a 2007 300r it’s bad ass I’m 6’2” and 260 lbs fully loaded no problem hauling ass in the dessert or just cruising

Curiously I'm 6'3" and i can ride my xt250 in relative comfort. Only mod is bar risers and aftermarket windam bend handlebar

I like this review.. I hope you will also include Honda CRF300 in your reviews man...♥️

Great review! You make this bike very appealing. A sale will depend on what the dealer is willing to sell it for. Fun

Buen vídeo! Gracias por activar subtítulos en español. La Kawa se ve muy bonita y perfecta para iniciarse en el enduro light

You should do a CRF300l Review as Well 👍

excellent review, thank you very much.

Hey you guys should do a review on the versys 300

Sweet. Buying one this week i hope!

In 06 I bought the KLX 250 new. I liked the bike except it just didn't have enough grunt. Yes I know the motor is corked from the factory and I didn't try to up gread it. I just road it stock. It was hard to get the front end to pop up over pot holes if I had any speed going. For the money, it's a pretty good deal. I am thinking about trying the newer 300, but with so many options out there I'm still not sure witch small duel sport I will end up with.

Great review,

Just sold my Honda 450L today. I put over $3500 in accessories on it including the vortex ecu. Made a huge difference but the bike wants to be ridden fast and maintenance intervals suck and at 55mph its very buzzy. Anyway, just not the bike for me at this stage. I've been riding dirt bikes for 35+ yrs. Before the 450L I had the Africa Twin. Cool bike but still not for me. Just way to complicated. So I think I will be going with the KLR300 or CRF and also getting a Tenere 700. My riding consist of going out and exploring and just plain trail riding at a fun pace for me. I love challenging trails but my need for speed...well, I just don't care much for that anymore.

I rode automatic models as a kid and got out of racing before I had the chance to learn the clutch. Would you recommend this for a beginner on a clutch?

Nice thorough review! What mountain range was this filmed at? Thx

Id really like to see a stock KLX300 against a KLX250 that's had a jet kit (mines 2009, thus carbureted) and full exhaust done to it. I think it would be close. Thoughts?

Does it have the same seat height as the KLX 150?I have KLX 150 and i'm planning to upgrade to the KLX 300 or 300R

It’s an urban exploring beast.

11:24 Oil swap interval 7500 miles (12.000 km) - good, but I would make latest every 10k km.

How do you think it compares to the crf300l ?

I don’t get the dash at all. I’d much rather have a fuel gauge than a tach on a bike like this.

Parts of this filmed on Latrobe rd?? And the old dirt Latrobe?

I love my '24. I would buy a 2nd one if they punched it out to a 350 or 400.

So it is good to ride on trails like Hatfield McCoy? And good to just ride around backroads and in town?

I just got off the highway on mine hit 95 for the first time

Anything less than a 400 you'll always be wanting more

For long distance trails like the TAT, would I be better on this or something a bit bigger like a KLR 650?

I currently have the Kaw KLX 230 dual, which lacks in power for me. Do you think i would notice a big difference if i got the 300?

I wish Kawi would do this with a 450. They know value, and their maintenance schedule is more relaxed, but the 300's engine and suspension performance just won't be adequate for me. Right now eyeballing the Beta 500RR-S. Really want it but they're hard to find. CRF450L would be my backup choice. However, both are incredibly expensive and both have stupidly strict maintenance routines for dual sports.

I don't need or want ABS or TCS on a dirtbike.

Love how theses guys that are 200lb complain about suspension not being good enough. Well yeah...its not set up for your weight.

What if you get the SM model and put dual sport 50 50 tires on it. Will it be better off road than a klr. Because I saw a drz 400 sm with knobbies off road he did all the trails I did with a regular drz

Why does everyone use husqvarna and ktm as a comparison? I've never seen a reliability list that has either of them near the top. It's always yamaha, honda, suzuki, and kawasaki at the top.

2021 Swiss knife from Kawasaki.

Sounds like a good bike. Better than the CRF300L? I like those small bags. What are they, please? ABS? I don't have it on my Buell Ulysses. Excellent review.

Anyone else get wobbles over 60mph? The front end of my bike takes control and I can’t figure out why

Really lacks aftermarket fuel options as of now. Sweet bike though

Be nice if you could hear what your saying. Mic placement fail.

What do you think of dr650 compare to klx300? Or should I get the new klr?.I am an experienced rider and will own only 1 bike.

How does that compare to dr650. Which would you pick. Or a klr 650??? If it was a 400cc with a klr seat....

Older rider here looking to get out and enjoy some desert scenery desert roads and jeep trails. Can't decide. This, KTM 390 ADV, Kawasaki KLR 650 (new one), CB500X, .....? :(

Great review! I see your 6 ‘2 and feel a little big for it. I’m 6’1 and 225, thinking I might be to heavy for it?

For riding like your footage plus occasional Southern California sand dunes, would this be better than a drz400s? I want a backup bike that can do 65 mph uphill if possible. Thank you!👍

What are the service intervals on this bike? I have been saving up for the last 5 years for the WR250R (which has great intervals for service) and they stopped making them. I’ve been looking at the big 4 companies and this bike seems to pull my gaze. I’d love to pick up a bike in the next year and a half. I wonder if Yamaha will make a WR300R in that time.

What is that seat strap even for?

So many more aftermarket parts for the Honda 300L

I've one. It's easier on the suspension if you are not so soft around the mid bud... js

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how do you keep track of how much gas you use without a fuel gauge and how many miles do you have left when the gas light comes on? Looking at this for my first bike

Or at 360 lbs you can ride a Suzuki DR650

How stiff can the rear spring be adjusted too?

What did you make this video on your cell phone? The audio is atrocious.

No KLX 300 or KLR 650 in Europe. Completely tragic.

I love this bike, but of course is not coming to Europe...again.

Suspensions are too important off Road... CRF has pretty worse ones.....

Darn Good Review!!!!

Fantastic unavailable in Europe bike.

Klx 300 or crf300l ???

Why no fuel gauge??

beautifull

Seriously, how much could it possibly cost to add a fuel gage?! A clock is a waste of space and functionality. Kawasaki, please replace the clock with a fuel gage.

Seats too high for me.

Don't you just get the versys 300 if you want light adv and more range

The seat on this thing is NOT comfortable. You're good for an hour or so before you feel like you're sitting on a 2x4. A new seat is a must with this bike.

hangtud pangandoi rako see you next reincarnation