Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki KLX300R 2008 and Suzuki DR-Z 250 2005

Comparison of Kawasaki KLX300R 2008 and Suzuki DR-Z 250 2005 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki KLX300R 2008 ×
Suzuki DR-Z 250 2005 ×
General
Production from (year)20082005
MakeKawasakiSuzuki
ModelKawasaki KLX300RSuzuki DR-Z 250
CategoryEnduro / offroadEnduro / offroad
Engine and transmission
Engine typeSingle cylinder, four-strokeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemCarburettor. Keihin CVK34Carburettor
Displacement (cm³)292249
Cooling systemLiquidOil & air
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Bore (mm)7873
Stroke (mm)61.259.6
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital CDI-
Lubrication systemForced, semi-dry sump-
Compression11.0:110.4:1
Chassis
Front suspension43mm inverted cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping / 11.2 in.Telescopic, oil-damped, 12-way adjustable compression and 17-way rebound damping
Rear suspensionUNI-TRAK® single shock system with 20-way compression damping and 18-way rebound damping / 11.0 in.Link-type, gas/oil-damped, fully-adjustable compression/rebound damping and preload
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Frame typeHigh-tensile steel, perimeter design-
Front tyre80/70-x2180/90-21
Rear tyre100/90-x18100/90-18
Rake (fork angle) (degree)26.5-
Other
StarterElectric & kickElectric
Color options
  • black
  • lime green
  • yellow
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4351,455
Dry weight (kg)106115
Overall height (mm)1,2191,205
Overall length (mm)2,1162,150
Overall width (mm)909880
Seat height (mm)925890
Ground clearance (mm)320300
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)9.8410.5



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