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This bike is awesome! It does exactly what you tell it to do!

I have been riding with my nephew in the trails with some huge woops and have been very surprised with how well this performs.  This bike is way better than my old XR350R. Specifically it is much lighter, more power, easier to handle, easier to start (note: the KLX requires exact positioning of kick lever as stated on the fuel tank to start).

This bike has a small pipe mounted in the muffler that makes that exhaust the size of a small pencil. This is great if you want to sneak around and see wild life. Two bolts hold this restriction in place and one removed you can hear the bike. My nephew has a old two-stoke and I could not hear the KLX when he was within 1/4 mile of me with the restrictor in place. 

Very forgiving if you have it in too high of a gear and need more grunt to get out of something sticky. Over all the performance has been outstanding and a pleasure to ride. Strong enough to keep up with anything. Smooth enough to ride all day. 

I purchased a service manual from Kawasaki and it is loaded with great details on this bike. It was pricey, but has enough value to justify the expense.

This is what I wrote before I took delivery:

I purchased  this from Kawasaki and am having it shipped to Michigan. I look forward to the KLX300R because it has smooth predictable useful power that can be run and used with minimum maintenance. I like to work on machines but I ready do not want the issues of a full race machine.

At the bottom of this page you will find a link to www.kawasaki.com and a copy of the spec page on this model.

I hope that I will like this bike as much as I liked by XR350R. It is much lighter and it is way more advanced then that bike was.

ITEMS FOR SALE:

1980 Honda Trail 110*

1972 Jaguar XJ6*

noah@keywest noah.com

INTRODUCTION
The KLX300R off-road motorcycle is the four-stroke equivalent of Kawasaki's own venerable KLX200. It features a KLX-style chassis for precise handling, plush suspension, comfortable ergonomics for all-day trail rides and its four-stroke engine provides a smooth powerband for traction on the most difficult trails.
Designed to be ultra-compact, the KLX300R motorcycle's liquid-cooled 292cc engine features dual overhead cams activating four valves atop an Electrofusion-coated aluminum cylinder, which is wear resistant. The engine is wrapped in a high-tensile steel perimeter frame based on the design of Kawasaki's championship-winning KX motocross bikes. A 26.5-degree steering angle and short wheelbase contribute to quick handling characteristics.
The KLX300R comes fully loaded with equipment to handle the rigors of trail riding, and is covered by a six-month limited warranty. Standard items include headlight and taillight, odometer, sidestand, hand guards to fend off brush, snail-type chain adjusters for quick rear-wheel removal and adjustment of the O-ring chain, a U.S. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor, and a large fuel tank with reserve petcock.

FEATURES
Ultra-compact 292cc Liquid-cooled, Four-stroke Single
- Lightweight piston and connecting rod allow power-producing revs
- Liquid cooling for even-running temperatures, longer engine life and consistent power on hot days
Double Overhead Cams
- A cam lobe for each valve with shim-under tappets has less reciprocating weight for efficiency at high rpm
Electrofusion Cylinder
- Incredibly hard coating in the aluminum cylinder provides superior heat transfer with less weight
- Holds lubrication, resists abrasion and seizure, and allows tighter clearances for more horsepower
Kawasaki Automatic Compression Release (KACR)
- KACR provides quick, easy starts
Four-valve Cylinder Head
- Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow
- Boosts low-end torque
34mm Semi-flat Slide CVK Carburetor
- Precisely meters for good fuel economy
- Provides quick throttle response
Gear-driven Engine Balancer
- Engine runs smoothly from idle to redline
- More rider comfort on long rides
Six-speed Transmission
- Positive shifting action and rugged durability with gearing for every situation
- Oil level window provided
Digital Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI)
- Digital microcomputer delivers a precisely timed spark regardless of rpm changes
- Reliability under extreme conditions
High-tensile Steel Perimeter Frame
- Frame is built of box-section and tubular high-tensile steel
- Straight-line ability is not sacrificed due to the incredible frame rigidity
43mm Upside-down Cartridge Fork
- 20-way compression damping adjustment
- Cartridge maintains more consistent damping force by minimizing aeration of the fork oil
UNI-TRAK® Rear Suspension
- Temperature-compensating rebound damping keeps things under control even when the shock heats up under strenuous conditions
Front and Rear Disc Brakes
- Twin piston front caliper grasps a floating front disc for "single finger" stopping power
- Single piston rear caliper from the KX250 gives strong, reliable performance
O-ring Drive Chain
- O-rings keep the dirt and water out, while retaining lubrication in for longer chain life
Enduro and Trail Equipment
- Headlight and taillight for long rides or enduro competition requirements
- Odometer to track progress
- Large 2.6-gallon tank allows for long distance riding
- Hand guards fend off the brush
- Snail-type chain adjusters for quick wheel changes and chain adjustments
- U.S. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve single
Displacement: 292cc
Bore x stroke: 78.0 x 61.2mm
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Cooling : Liquid
Carburetion: Keihin CVK34
Ignition: Digital CDI
Transmission: Six-speed
Frame: High-tensile steel, perimeter design
Rake / trail: 26.5° / 4.2 in.
Suspension type, front: 43mm inverted cartridge fork
Suspension adjustments, front: 20-way compression damping
Suspension type, rear: UNI-TRAK® single shock system
Suspension adjustments, rear: 20-way compression damping and 18-way rebound damping
Wheel travel, front: 11.2 in.
Wheel travel, rear: 11.0 in.
Tire, front: 80/100 x 21
Tire, rear: 100/100 x 18
Brakes, front / rear: Hydraulic disc / Disc
Overall length: 83.3 in.
Overall width: 35.8 in.
Overall height: 48.0 in.
Seat height: 36.4 in.
Wheelbase: 56.5 in.
Ground clearance: 12.6 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal.
Dry weight: 233.7 lbs.
Color: Kawasaki Lime Green
* Price and specifications subject to change