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The 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM: A Full-On Race Bike For The Streets
The 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM: A Full-On Race Bike For The Streets
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The 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM is a brand new model from the venerable Japanese brand. Based on the KLX 300R platform, the 300SM takes the off-road bike and wraps it in full street gear. It uses the same 292cc liquid cooled, four stroke single, with the same 33 HP and 21 lb-ft of torque, but redoes the ECU and cam profiles to give it much more aggressive acceleration.
Kawasaki’s designers then lifted the off-road wheels off the bike, giving it 17 inch front and rear wheels wrapped in street rubber. It then ups the front brake disc to a 300mm semi-floating disc, and stiffens the suspension significantly, albeit allowing the rear shock to be fully adjustable.
The final modifications are a headlight, fully digital instrument cluster, indicator lights front and rear, a narrower handlebar than the 300R, and a license plate holder to make it fully street legal. It is fully capable of racing in supermoto tarmac competitions, but is more intended for those wanting to have a “trail bike for the street,” a market that KTM and Suzuki have enjoyed much success in.
The 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM starts at $5,999 USD / $6,799 CAD.
On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM in one place.
Model Overview
Model Overview
General Info
General Info
- Price: $5,999 USD/$6,799 CAD
- Key Features:
- Six speed manual transmission
- Fully street legal
- Electronic starter
Main Specs
- Engine Type: 292cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 4-valve single
- Horsepower: Approx 33 HP
- Torque: Approx 21 lb-ft
- Wet Weight: 304 lbs (138 kg)
- Seat Height: 33.9 inches (860 mm)
Competitors
- Honda CRF300L Rally
- Suzuki DR-Z400S
- KTM 450 SMR
2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM Specifications
2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM Specifications
ENGINE | |
Engine | 292cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 4-valve single |
Power | Approx 33 HP |
Bore x Stroke | 78.0 x 61.2mm |
Compression Ratio | 11..1:1 |
Fuel System | DFI® with 34mm Keihin throttle body |
Starter | Electric |
Lubrication | |
DRIVETRAIN | |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc manual clutch |
Transmission | 6-speed, return shift |
Final Drive | Chain |
CHASSIS | |
Suspension Front | 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable compression damping / 9.1 in |
Suspension Rear | Uni-Trak® gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload/ 8.1 in |
Brakes Front | Single 300mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper |
Brakes Rear | Single 240mm petal disc with single-piston caliper |
Tires Front | 110/70-17 |
Tires Rear | 130/70-17 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 2.0 gal |
Color | Lime Green/Ebony, Oriental Blue/Ebony |
ELECTRICAL | |
Ignition | CDI |
Spark Plugs | |
Headlight | LED |
Tail Light | LED |
DIMENSIONS | |
Overall Length | 86.4 in |
Overall Width | 31.1 in |
Overall Height | 45.1 in |
Wheelbase | 56.6 in |
Ground Clearance | 9.3 in |
Seat Height | 33.9 in |
Curb Weight | 304.3 lb |
WARRANTY | |
Warranty | 12 Months |
Kawasaki Protection Plus | 12, 24, or 36 months |
2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM Features
2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM Features
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2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM Photos
2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM Photos
2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM Videos
2021 Kawasaki KLX 300SM Videos
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