Kawasaki has pulled the sheets off from the 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300 and Kawasaki KLX 300SM motorcycles. The new dual-sport motorcycle from Kawasaki features a 292cc single-cylinder engine that comes equipped with a fuel-injection system. It also has a DOHC and 4 valves. Kawasaki has also updated the graphics and somewhat tweaked the design of the motorcycle for a refreshed visual appeal.
To ensure that the 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300 is capable of handling the off-road beatings, the company has provided a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheels. For the suspension, there is a pair of 43mm USD front forks with 254mm of travel and compression adjustability whereas the rear has a monoshock with 231mm of travel and compression as well as rebound adjustability. The new KLX 300 also enjoys a high ground clearance of 249 mm.
Powering the new KLX 300SM is the same
engine that Kawasaki has fitted in the 2021 KLX 300. Since this is a supermoto
model, it has specific features to suit its needs. For example, the front wheel
size is 17-inch and has a larger 300mm rotor. The front suspension has a travel
of 231mm whereas the rear monoshock has a travel of 205mm. The 2021 Kawasaki
KLX 300SM runs on road-biased tyres.
For now, the 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300 and
Kawasaki KLX 300SM will be made available only for the US market. There is no
information as to whether these motorcycles will reach European countries or
not.
