Positioned in Kawasaki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Kawasaki KLX300R utilizes a 292 cc (17.8 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 78.0 x 61.2 mm (3.1 x 2.4 inches) with a 11.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the KLX300R measures 106 kg (234 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 925 mm (36.4 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,435 mm (56.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9.84-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1999 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
925 mm (36.4 in)
Engine
Displacement292.0 ccm (17.82 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke78.0 x 61.2 mm (3.1 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin CVK34
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital CDI
LubricationForced, semi-dry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeHigh-tensile steel, perimeter design
Rake26.5°
Front Suspension43mm inverted cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping / 11.2 in.
Rear SuspensionUNI-TRAK® single shock system with 20-way compression damping and 18-way rebound damping / 11.0 in.
Wheelbase1435 mm (56.5 inches)
Ground Clearance320 mm (12.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/70-x21
Rear Tyre100/90-x18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight106.0 kg (233.7 pounds)
Seat Height925 mm (36.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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