| Attribute | Kawasaki KLX300R 2020 × | Suzuki RM-Z250 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2020 | 2008 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki KLX300R | Suzuki RM-Z250 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 292 | 249 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 78 | 77 |
| Stroke (mm) | 61.2 | 53.6 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | Digital AC-CDI |
| Lubrication system | Forced, semi-dry sump | Semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 11.1:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted telescopic fork | Telescopic, cartridge-type, 16 compression and rebound settings, 11.8 inches, 300mm of wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single shock system | Link-type, spring preload fully-adjustable, 16 compression and rebound settings, 310 of wheel travel |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, perimeter design | - |
| Front tyre | 80/100-x21 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | 100/100-x18 | 100/90-19 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric & kick | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,435 | 1,465 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 128 | 92 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,250 | 1,260 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,120 | 2,165 |
| Overall width (mm) | 825 | 830 |
| Seat height (mm) | 925 | 955 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 305 | 350 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9.84 | 7.5 |