KLX300R FEATURES

Jan. 01, 2000 By Rick Sieman
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KLX300R FEATURES 

Ultra-Compact 292cc Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Single
  • Lightweight piston, piston pin and connecting rod allow power-producing revs without excessive vibration
  • Liquid cooling for even running temperatures means no power fade on hot days and longer engine life
Double Overhead Cams
  • A cam lobe for each valve with shim-under tappets has less reciprocating weight for efficiency at high rpm
Electrofusion Cylinder
  • The incredibly hard coating in the aluminum cylinder bore means superior heat transfer with less weight
  • Holds lubrication well, resists abrasion and seizure, and allows tighter clearances for more horsepower
KACR
  • Kawasaki Automatic Compression Release ensures quick, easy starts by enhancing engine turn-over when kick-starting
Four Valves Per Cylinder
  • Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow
  • Boosts low end torque
34mm Semi-Flat Slide CVK Carburetor
  • Precisely meters fuel for good economy
  • Provides quick throttle response
Gear Driven Engine Balancer
  • Engine runs smoothly from idle to redline
  • More rider comfort and less fatigue on long rides
6-Speed Transmission
  • Positive shifting action and rugged durability with gearing for every situation
  • Oil level window provided
Digital Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDl)
  • Uses a digital microcomputer to deliver a hot spark at exactly the right time, no matter how fast the rpm changes
  • Easy starts and reliability under extreme conditions
High Tensile Steel Perimeter Frame
  • Based on the KX125 and 250 frames, the KLX300R frame is buiit up of box-section and tubular high-tensile steel
  • Straight line ability is not sacrificed for quick handling due to the incredible frame rigidity
43mm Upside Down Cartridge Fork
  • 20-way compression damping adjustment
  • Cartridge maintains more consistent damping force by minimizing aeration of the fork oil
Uni-Trak® Rear Suspension
  • Temperature compensating rebound damping keeps things under control even when the shock heats up under strenuous conditions
Front and Rear Disc Brakes
  • Twin piston front caliper from the KX250 grasps a 250mm floating front disc for single finger stopping power
  • Single piston rear caliper is also from the KX250 and uses a 220mm disc to give strong, reliable performance
O-Ring Drive Chain
  • O-rings seal the dirt and water out, keep lubrication in for longer chain wear
Enduro and Trail Equipment
  • A headlight and taillight for really long rides or enduro competition requirements
  • An odometer to track your progress
  • Large 2.6 gallon tank allows great range, but is narrow for comfort
  • Hand guards fend off the brush
  • Snail-type chain adjusters for quick wheel changes and chain adjustments
  • Forestry Service approved spark arrester keeps Smokey happy
  • 6 month warranty
2000 KLX300R SPECIFICATIONS  
Engine 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve single
Displacement 292cc
Bore x Stroke 78.0 x 61.2mm
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Cooling Liquid
Carburetion Keihin CVK34
Ignition Digital CDI
Transmission 6-speed
Frame High-tensile steel, perimeter design
Rake/Trail 26.5 degrees/4.2 in.
Suspension type, front 43mm inverted cartridge fork
Suspension adjustments, front 20-way compression damping
Suspension, rear UNI-TRAK® single shock system
Suspension adjustments, rear 20-way compression and
  18-way rebound damping adjustment
Wheel travel, front 11.2 in.
Wheel travel, rear 11.0 in.
Tire, front 80/100 x 21
Tire, rear 100/l00 x 18
Brakes, front/rear Hydraulic disc/Disc
Overall length 83.3 in.
Overall width 35.8 in.
Overall height 48.0 in.
Seat height …36.4 in.
Wheelbase 56.5 in.
Ground clearance 12.6 in.
Fuel capacity 2.6 gal.


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