Honda CRF® 300L vs Kawasaki KLX® 300R (2025)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF® 300Lstacks up against the Kawasaki KLX® 300R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda CRF® 300L | Kawasaki KLX® 300R |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 286 cc | 292 cc |
| Weight | 141 kg | 128 kg |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Tires | IRC GP21: 80/100-21 / IRC GP21: 120/80-18 | Dunlop® MX52: 80/100-21 (51M) / Dunlop® MX52: 100/100-18 (59M) |
Honda CRF® 300L vs Kawasaki KLX® 300R — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda CRF® 300L and the Kawasaki KLX® 300R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF® 300L brings its published horsepower in a 141 kg package, while the Kawasaki KLX® 300R counters with its own power figure at 128 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: