| Attribute | Beta M4 2008 × | Kawasaki KLX 300R × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2007 |
| Make | Beta | Kawasaki |
| Model | Beta M4 | Kawasaki KLX 300R |
| Category | Super motard | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BST 33 | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 349 | 292 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 78 |
| Stroke (mm) | 71.2 | 61.2 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Digital CDI |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch | - |
| Lubrication system | forced with pump | - |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic fork with ø46 mm shaft | 43mm inverted cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping / 11.2 in. |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with adjustable spring preload | UNI-TRAK® single shock system with 20-way compression damping and 18-way rebound damping / 11.0 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 240 |
| Frame type | steel double cradle frame | High-tensile steel, perimeter design |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 80/90-x21 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 100/90-x18 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 26.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,410 | 1,435 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 133 | 106 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,220 | 1,219 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,160 | 2,116 |
| Overall width (mm) | 860 | 909 |
| Seat height (mm) | 870 | 925 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 305 | 320 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 10.5 | 9.84 |