Kawasaki KLR 500 1987 vs. KTM 300 EXC 2017

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

KTM 300 EXC 2017

KTM 300 EXC 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki KLR 500 1987 vs KTM 300 EXC 2017

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

KTM 300 EXC 2017

KTM 300 EXC 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki KLR 500 1987 compared to KTM 300 EXC 2017

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987
KTM 300 EXC 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel systemFuel systemCarburatorFuel systemCarburator
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric, Kick
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes2-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel231 mmTravel300 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel231 mmTravel310 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter260 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter230 mmDiameter220 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height889 mmSeat Height960 mm

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 300 EXC 2017

KTM 300 EXC 2017

Although the 1000PS Offroad Crew found a few weak points, all testers were enthusiastic about the KTM 300 EXC. Its single-cylinder has good responsiveness and is very easy to ride thanks to its power. The chassis offers a solid basic setup ex works, even if it is a bit top-heavy according to our pros. In addition, many parts, such as the fan, have to be bought from KTM accessories, so the bill will be a little higher.

good responsiveness

solid chassis setup

Important parts subject to surcharge

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki KLR 500 vs KTM 300 EXC

Price Kawasaki KLR 500

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price KTM 300 EXC

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