27.2 hp / 20 kW
Power
24.9 Nm
Torque
142 kg
Weight
292 ccm
Displacement
The 2027 Kawasaki KLX300 XPL is the Explorer version of the lightweight KLX300 dual-sport: a 292 cc single with 27.2 PS, switchable front ABS, windscreen, handguards, rear rack and a Bluetooth LCD display at just 142 kg wet. On sale in the USA from January 2027 at 6,499 US dollars; a European launch has not been announced.
Model Details
| Markets Available | USA |
| Lifecycle | new |
Model Info
| Vehicle Type | dual_sport |
| Variant Type | Explorer (travel equipment, ABS) |
| Target Audience | Beginners and returning riders, lightweight long-distance travellers and adventurers off the beaten track, A2-minded riders looking for a light, trail-capable adventure enduro |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Displacement | 292 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 78.0 x 61.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 |
| Power | 27.2 hp |
| Power (kW) | 20 kW |
| Power at RPM | 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 24.9 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 6,800 rpm |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection, 34 mm Keihin throttle body |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Starter | Electric start |
Performance
| Power-to-Weight | 0.2 hp/kg |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Steel perimeter frame, aluminium swingarm |
| Front Fork | 43 mm USD fork |
| Fork Diameter | 43 mm |
| Front Travel | 254 mm |
| Front Suspension Adj. | Compression damping |
| Rear Shock | Uni-Trak shock with reservoir |
| Rear Travel | 231 mm |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload, rebound and compression damping |
| Electronic Suspension | No |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 1 |
| Front Disc Size | 250 mm |
| Front Caliper | 2-piston floating caliper, petal disc |
| Rear Disc Size | 240 mm |
| Rear Caliper | 1-piston |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | Single-channel ABS front only, switchable (rear without ABS) |
| ABS Deactivatable | 1 |
| IMU | No |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 894 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm |
| Rake | 26.7 ° |
| Trail | 107 mm |
| Wet Weight | 142 kg |
| Dry Weight | 134 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.6 L |
| Length | 2,179 mm |
| Width | 914 mm |
| Height | 1,514 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 279 mm |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 3.00-21 (Dunlop) |
| Rear Tire | 4.60-18 (Dunlop) |
| Front Wheel | 21-inch spoked wheel |
| Rear Wheel | 18-inch spoked wheel |
| Spoke Wheels | Yes |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | No |
| Mode Count | 0 |
| Traction Control | No |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Quickshifter | No |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | LCD (hexagonal) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Kawasaki Rideology app |
Lighting
| Headlight | Round 5.1-inch LED headlight |
Price & Availability
| Market Launch | January 2027 (USA); Europe not announced |
| Colors | Ebony |
| A2 Compatible | Yes |
| Market Note | So far announced for the USA only (6,499 US dollars, on sale January 2027). A European/German launch and EU homologation have not been announced; output per Kawasaki 26.8 hp (ISO) = 27.2 PS. Rear brake without ABS. |
| Confirmation Source | Kawasaki USA, official 2027 KLX300 XPL ABS spec sheet |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Very low weight (142 kg wet), long suspension travel (254/231 mm), 279 mm ground clearance, 21/18-inch spoked wheels, factory travel kit (windscreen, handguards, rear rack), switchable ABS, Bluetooth connectivity, affordable US price
Weaknesses
- Only 27.2 PS for longer motorway stints, small 7.6-litre tank, tall seat height (894 mm), ABS on the front only, no riding modes and no traction control, no European launch announced yet
Competitors
Honda CRF300L Rally
KTM 390 Adventure R
Bultaco Rally GT 300 2026
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 2026
TVS RTX 300 2026
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