Kawasaki KLX® 300R vs KTM XC 300 W Factory Edition (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki KLX® 300Rstacks up against the KTM XC 300 W Factory Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki KLX® 300RKTM XC 300 W Factory Edition
Model year20252025
Price
Engine292 cc293 cc
Weight128 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TiresDunlop® MX52: 80/100-21 (51M) / Dunlop® MX52: 100/100-18 (59M)Dunlop® AT82 80/1000 R21 / Dunlop® AT82 110/100 R18

Kawasaki KLX® 300R vs KTM XC 300 W Factory Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki KLX® 300R and the KTM XC 300 W Factory Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki KLX® 300R brings its published horsepower in a 128 kg package, while the KTM XC 300 W Factory Edition counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: