Honda Montesa Cota 300RR vs Kawasaki KLX® 300R (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda Montesa Cota 300RRstacks up against the Kawasaki KLX® 300R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda Montesa Cota 300RRKawasaki KLX® 300R
Model year20192025
Price
Engine288 cc292 cc
Weight74 kg128 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity0.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 120/80-18 Dunlop® MX52: 80/100-21 (51M) / Dunlop® MX52: 100/100-18 (59M)

Honda Montesa Cota 300RR vs Kawasaki KLX® 300R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda Montesa Cota 300RR and the Kawasaki KLX® 300R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda Montesa Cota 300RR brings its published horsepower in a 74 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: