Comparison of Kawasaki KLX 300 R 2005 and Kawasaki KX 85 Monster Energy 2009 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KLX 300 R 2005 × |  Kawasaki KX 85 Monster Energy 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2009 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KLX 300 R | Kawasaki KX 85 Monster Energy |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 | Carburettor. Keihin PWK28 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 292 | 84 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Bore (mm) | 78 | 48.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 61.2 | 45.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | Digital CDI |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted cartridge fork | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 18-way compression damping / 10.8 in. |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single shock system | UNI-TRAK® single-shock system with 4-way compression and 16-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload / 10.8 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, perimeter design | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member |
| Front tyre | 80/90-21 | 70/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 100/80-18 | 90/90-14 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.5 | - |
| Other | ||
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,435 | 1,255 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | - | 69 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 106 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,219 | 1,054 |
| Overall width (mm) | 909 | 734 |
| Seat height (mm) | 925 | 841 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 320 | 340 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9.84 | 5.67 |
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