Kawasakiis showing off five new bikes for 2021. For the “adventure” segment, Kawasaki decided to go small and light. Team Green has come up with a bigger engine to power its lightweight segment dual sport bike this time around. Enter the new Kawasaki KLX300.
Kawasaki的新款KLX300双重运动自行车。
Some had said that its predecessor’s engine (KLX250) could use a power boost. And apparently, Kawasaki agrees.
New KLX300 engine
新款KLX300现在带有燃料注入的Enduro启发了292cc液冷DOHC发动机，具有数字直流点火。新发动机比KLX250替换为6毫米的钻孔。具有五角端燃烧室的轻质扁平顶部活塞，导致11.1：1的压缩比。
Kawasaki says that the new Electrofusion cylinder has an “incredibly hard coating” to provide superior heat transfer with less weight. They say the cylinder also “holds lubrication well, resists abrasion and seizure, and allows tight piston-to-cylinder clearances for more horsepower.”
KLX300具有新的292CC发动机，具有比其前身更多的功率和扭矩。
A 4 valve DOHC cylinder head with camshaft profiles from the KLX300R contributes to top-end performance and quick throttle response. Unfortunately, Kawasaki has chosen not to publish horsepower and torque figures at this time. But they did provide a chart that provides power and torque curves for the new KLX300 compared to the KLX250 it replaces.
More power
图表表明，新的KLX300发动机在整个RPM范围内提供的扭矩和功率比其前身更高。而且，新的KLX300似乎也使得更高的马力进入RPM范围。虽然没有指定马力和扭矩增益，但它们肯定似乎明显更好，并且在整个RPM范围内没有打嗝而形成漂亮的扁平线。
发动机配备有齿轮驱动的平衡器，以在整个动力带中平滑电力输送。它还具有高容量的Denso散热器，类似于Kawasaki KX线的高冷却效率，曲线减少和更好的热分散体。
Keeping the rider cool is also addressed. Kawasaki says that a radiator fan cover located behind the radiator directs hot air down and away from the rider, significantly improving comfort when in heavy traffic.
klx300帧
保持新发动机是高拉伸钢周边框架。它由箱体部分和管状钢组成，以提供正确的刚性量。川崎表示，框架的转向头角度和短轴距有助于快速处理，而刚性框架提供出色的直线稳定性。
Suspension
前面，您会发现一个43mm倒置墨盒叉，带有16路压缩阻尼调整。Kawasaki声称盒通过最小化叉子油的曝气来保持更一致的阻尼力。设置提供了一个10英寸的行程。
At the rear, you’ll find Kawasaki’s Uni-Trak® Rear Suspension. It uses a lightweight, rigid aluminum D-section swingarm to help reduce unsprung weight. It connects to a nitrogen-filled remote reservoir shock that has 16-way compression and rebound damping adjustment. The shock is also adjustable for preload. Ultimately, the rear suspension is able to provide 9.1 inches of travel.
在一起，悬架可以为自行车提供9.8英寸的地间隙。
制动和轮换
As you would expect, braking is accomplished with a dual-disc setup. Both ends of the machine feature petal brake discs to help reduce weight and clear debris better for improved braking performance. At the front, a twin-piston caliper grasps a 250mm semi-floating disc. At the rear, you’ll find a single-piston caliper grabbing a 240mm disc. Kawasaki says that both give superb, strong, and reliable performance.
The KLX300 carries a 21-inch front wheel.
At the rear, you’ll find an 18″ rear wheel.
The KLX300 rides on a 21-inch front wheel clad with 3.00-21 dual-sport tires. At the back is an 18 inch rear wheel clad with 4.60-18 dual-purpose tires.
人体工程学
Kawasaki表示，KLX300将骑手放在宽松的直立位置，以便于机动性和控制。它们使自行车的脚踏板靠近中心线，以创造适合于和越野骑行的“苗条”骑行位置。
The KLX300 has a narrow but thickly padded seat.
A thickly padded seat is said to increase comfort on longer rides. The seat height is a dirt bike-ish 35.2 inches, but Kawasaki says that the seat’s height and design were carefully considered to help riders reach the ground for added confidence when stopped.
Kawasaki also claims that the bike’s narrow fuel tank holding 2.0 gallons contributes to the comfortable riding position. The tank also has a lockable, hinged one-touch cap.
Instrumentation
KLX300 DASH采用全数字仪表板，带有条形图转速计，数字车速表，双行程仪和时钟。它还拥有自行车的警告灯。
KLX300的所有数字显示器和2.0加仑的燃料箱。
重量
虽然KLX300获得了电力，但它没有获得重量。Kawasaki声称，自行车以302.1磅重量，所有流体和全燃料箱。这种重量比klx250替换为约2磅。恭喜川崎。你显然能够发现更多的力量和更减轻体重的食谱会导致美味的菜肴。
定价和颜色
The 2021 KLX300 dual-sport comes in either Lime Green for $5,599 while the Fragment Camo Gray colorway will set you back $5,799.
What do you think?
So now that Kawasaki’s new, more powerful KLX300 is out from the covers, what do you think? Is it a bike that you are interested in? Do you want us to review it? Let us know in the comments below.
KLX 300 Specs
Engine Type 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valve Single
Displacement 292 cc
Bore & Stroke 78.0 x 61.2 mm
Compression Ratio 11.1:1
Fuel System DFI® with 34mm throttle body
点火数字DC-CDI
Transmission 6-Speed
Rake/Trail 26.7°/4.2 in.
Front Wheel Travel 10.0 in.
Rear Wheel Travel 9.1 in.
前轮胎尺寸3.00-21
后轮胎尺寸4.60-18
Front Suspension 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment
Rear Suspension Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way
压缩和反弹阻尼调整
轴距56.7。
前制动器型250mm花瓣盘
Rear Brake Type 240mm Petal Disc
油箱容量2.0加仑。
地面清关9.8英寸。
座椅高度35.2英寸。
Curb Weight= 302.1 lb.
