Kawasaki KLX300SM suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki KLX300SM, 2021 onwards: adjustable front compression, rear preload and rebound, 861 mm (33.9 in) seat height, 231 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel231 mm (9.1 in)
Rear suspension travel206 mm (8.1 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire110/70-17
Rear tire130/70-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1435 mm (56.5 in)
Rake25°
Trail71 mm (2.8 in)
Seat height861 mm (33.9 in)
Front brakeSingle 300mm petal disc, two-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 240mm petal disc, single-piston caliper

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