MXU 300 R

2017 Kymco MXU 300 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kymco for the atv motorcycle segment, the 2017 Kymco MXU 300 R pairs a 271 cc (16.5 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 19.4 HP (14.2 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 71.6 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the MXU 300 R measures 241 kg (531 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.42 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,184 mm (46.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kymco archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2012 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.