How Much Power Does the 2022 Kawasaki KLX300SM Make?

[Admin]

The Kawasaki KLX300SM is a small-bore supermoto worthy of mighty fun. The SM is one of three KLX300 variants offered by Team Green, including the popular KLX300 dual sport and the KLX300R off-road-only offerings, sharing much of the same basic componentry and personality.

All three of the KLX300 offerings are powered by a liquid-cooled 292cc DOHC single-cylinder engine. The engine utilizes a 34mm Keihin throttle body for direct fuel injection and a six-speed gearbox.

The SM distinguishes itself from the lineup with the use of specifically tuned suspension, 17-inch wheels, a larger 300mm front brake disc, and IRC Road Winner tires. Our sister publication Motorcyclist reviewed the KLX300SM in an episode of MC Commute, having a blast on the road and racetrack. The 2022 model retails for $6,199.

Horsepower and torque figures on the 2022 Kawasaki KLX300SM. (Robert Martin Jr./)

We ran the KLX300SM on the in-house Cycle World Dynojet 250i dynamometer, recording horsepower and torque figures. The KLX produced a peak 23.95 hp at 8,080 rpm and 15.59 pound-feet of torque at 7,750 rpm. Modest output, for sure, but a blast in the right conditions and engaging for all different skill levels.

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[Gerontious]

Thanks for that. I have to admit that this question has been keeping me up all night for weeks, which is handy as I work nights. But that’s not the point. I’ve been fretting about this for so long now I almost had at least one night where the levels of angst about the power these bikes produce made me crave those heady times when life was carefree and this KLX did not exist. And that.

[billy sugger]

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