Honda CRF300L vs Kawasaki KLX300SM
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CRF300L and the Kawasaki KLX300SM as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CRF300L
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱273,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱7,756
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLX300SM
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱274,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱7,785
How they differ
- The Honda CRF300L is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱273,000, which is ₱1,000 (0%) below the Kawasaki KLX300SM at ₱274,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the CRF300L is estimated at ₱7,756 a month against ₱7,785 for the KLX300SM, a difference of ₱29 a month.
- The KLX300SM has the lower seat at 860 mm, 22 mm below the CRF300L, which matters for shorter riders.
- The CRF300L carries more fuel (7.8 L against 7.5 L for the KLX300SM).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CRF300LStandard, ₱273,000 | Kawasaki KLX300SMStandard, ₱274,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 286 cc | 292 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 26.7 PS | n/a |
| Power peak (differs) | 8250 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 26.1 Nm | n/a |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6250 | n/a |
| Fuel system (differs) | PGM-FI | Fuel injection: 34 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 29.5 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Manual, 6-speed Constant Mesh | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2229 mm | 2115 mm |
| Width (differs) | 903 mm | 790 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1203 mm | 1135 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1453 mm | 1435 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 882 mm | 860 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 284 mm | 235 mm |
| Curb weight | 138 kg | 138 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 7.8 L | 7.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork | Inverted fork, 43 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-Link | Uni-Trak swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Hydraulic Disc | Single semi-floating petal disc, 300 mm |
| Rear brake (differs) | Hydraulic Disc | Single petal disc, 240 mm |
| Front tyre (differs) | 80/100 - 21 M/C 51P (With Tube) | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 120/80 - 18 M/C 62P (With Tube) | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | Wire Spoke | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | LCD | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | LED Headlight | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.