I own one and absolutely love it. I am 40 years old, 200lbs, 5'10" and its has plenty of power. It also lugs down and lets you crawl if need be. I follow my kids on there crf50,110,125 bikes. I couldn't be happier.

UPDATE: Since a lot of the comments have been deleted, Robert and I resolved the issue and there are no hard feelings. It was all a simple misunderstanding that should have been handled off of social media. (not my choice). Enjoy the review video and if some of you want to edit / change your previous comments I would appreciate it! Thank you for your time, Tanner.

Own one and love it! Ive been away from dirtbiking for over 30yrs now. Bought this bike on the recommendation of my friend who had one and sold it to buy a KTM 300 2 stroke. Although the KLX 300r is not the same bike as the KTM it gets me to the same places. It's a very capable bike.

On my way this Saturday to pick up my 2021 KLX300R! Can’t wait to get it out in the woods here in Vancouver, BC Canada

I upgraded from a 2019 CRF250L to the 2020 KLX300R, I still use the honda for more of a street bike and light offroad machine, the KLX is much more fun in the woods for sure. Great video!

I bought one this spring. It's no replacement for my kx250f of course but it's faster steering, more tractable and my fun to ride at a slower pace. Electric start is nice, quite well sprung until you hit a hole at speed which will blow though the suspension. It's very lean and does need a controller which I bought. It's also restricted on the muffler. I drilled acouple 1/8 holes in the baffle which has helped BC I don't want a loud aftermarket. All in all, it's better offroad than my kx250f.

I see that KDX 200 in the background

Just bought a brand new 2020 klx230 it’s not the fastest bike, but my first duel sport. My first time off road too, after a few years of road bikes. So far it’s the most fun I’ve had on two wheels!

My dad has one of these bikes and while I love how my old 200 2 stroke KTM delivers power and how I think is quicker, the KLX300R has amazing handling.

Good thing you were filming. Seems like the type of guy to jump on the front of your car while you are stopped at a light and roll off, as if you hit him.

Ngl Tanner if you blew the seals on my 250l I would literally be flexing on my friends saying "This kickass youtuber blew my seals!" and I'd be bragging about it because you freaking send it!

CRF250F is my favourite bike from 2020, I drove the whole 4 stroke lineup and found that I had the most fun and was most comfortable on that 250F compared to any other bike, I’m used to driving 2 stroke motocross bikes so it was pretty wild to love it that much

Best video yet that was sketchy as f**k when you went past each other

Im shocked that guy with klx300 r wow he rides it all day then u get on it n leaks in 5 minutes dude yr wrong . Great vid tanner!

My all around bike I have now is a CRF250R. It's a good bike but I feel this would serve me better on the trails. Now I just have to wait for the 2021 to come in. No one has them around my area. Thanks for sharing.

The old klx300 was highly underrated, after you fixed the carb and shifting , starting issue, but it was alot lighter than this edition. This should make for a good play bike. Would like to see the ssr 300 vs klx 300 smackdown.

Definitely considering one of these. Might have to sell the Grom and XR250 to consolidate into one of these! Props on uploading the uncut footage to prove you didn't crash it, essentially making this a one-take review. I have to do 300 takes every time I record something lol so major props!

So glad you got to ride that 300r. Glad you liked it👍 I had a 2000 Klx300r carb of course And not fuel injected and kickstart. Loved it just was a pain in the a** to start when hot. Even with the hot shot kit installed..... but still loved it

Had an 03 version man that thing was a beast raw power!!! She fired up everyday i wanted to ride her. Smoked brand new 250f’s in the trails all day and kept up with 450s. Miss it idk why i sold it never find one like that again :(

Do you guys realize that this bike came out in 2009. With upside down forks, with electric start, with fuel gauge, and that year has hand guards. Kawasaki just discontinued it due to slow sales. It was called KLX 250. I have to give you they did add fuel injection and 50cc. The bike hasn’t changed the frame suspension, or motor in 10-15 years.

I'm hoping they finally start making bigger dual sports, I'd love to see a 400 idc if they used the same engines as the older 400ex etc.. I love the drz400 but fact that it's carb and 5 speed kills it for me.. and I don't want a high maintenance 450 bike or a steel framed 650.. my perfect bike would be aluminum frame and 400ish cc engine 6 speed and fuel injection.. I'm a bigger rider so these small cc bikes aren't suited for me..

Now you have the CRF250F, what made you get that instead of the klx300r?

i was really close to getting the klx300r for cheap but i waited too long and it sold. i was always concerned with how heavy it was on paper but i liked the idea of a low maintenance 4 stroke. id like to see a 2021 version thats the same bike with a weight reduction. maybe 230-240lbs would be perfect

Also glad you was able to do a klx300r video, I've been really thinking about getting one, I had a loved a 2001, and I need a better all around bike I currently ride a 14 yz250 and rps hawk 250 to poke around on. For Trail riding with the family I know it would be a great bike, and I'd like to plate one like I did my old one, can't beat that 6 speed transmission and comfortable ride!

thanks for posting this video, it took me a while to understand what people were talking about "fork seals" glad that was resolved for whatever reason it was an issue, i will never know. But a good lesson to everyone out there, fork seals, dust covers are a nice must to have in stock at the house incase they go bad, also a maintenance manual and some fork oil. Great video.

Looks like you got blamed for something you didn’t do

That oncoming rider was a small stone away from a head on. Wow!

I bought one last Saturday and am buying another today, great bike

I’m 17 about 18 and just got a 300r it’s a amazing bike

He told you to ride it like its your own, so if there is any damage that's on him, but then again you don't seem like that type of person and if you did damage anything you would come good for it!! Keep up the great videos, love the honest reviews. Back in the day I had an 84 XR200R love the thing, I let my sisters BF ride it once he came back pushing it seized the engine. I tore into it and was too much to get it going again. Her BF didn't even offer to help, Don't even remember if he said anything. I sold that thing in boxes and got a 92 XR250L!! Needed an upgrade anyways haha

Wish Kawasaki would make one dual sport ready. Love the bike

I ride a Yamaha right now but I've never had a problem with green if you know what I mean.that bike looks sick👍

See I was looking at the new klx 300s but I went to go sit on one and I realized I was a tad to short being only 15 so I might grow more but I instead got the 230r and I’m satisfied with that

I have a 1996 KLX (already 25yo) and I love the bike. I have ridden other newer bikes and I have never been faster on another bike even on a WR400. (Most of the riding I do is tight trails and hard Enduro) I think Kawasaki had a really good bike when it came out. All this bike needs is a flat seat stiffer suspension and a flywheel cover that doesn't stick out so much. The engine is a bit underpowered compared to a new bike but other than in the open it is a great bike. I have ridden some hard Enduro and I came mid pack on a 25yo bike. It put many newer bikes to shame. My friends keep asking me when I am going to get a new bike and I am not sure I would be better on a new one. About 2000 I bought a new WR400 and I am still riding the old KLX.

Thanks for the review. I’m trying to decide between a CRF250R, this, a used KDX200, or a used CRF250X. Starting to lean the Kawi300 way after this.

It’s a shame Honda didn’t take their xr400 motor bad put it in a mx frame would of made a great bike

Just wish one of the Japanese companies would make a 300-350cc EFI dual sport! But I’d still like to see you test out a WR250R and get your thoughts on it

If you take the spark protector out it sounds like a whole different beast it changes the sound completely and it is amazing

Good review. The best thing about the bike is the fact it's not as hi strung as the more hard core bikes so the engine will last a lot longer without needing attention. To me that's the point of riding. To ride and not be working on them all the time.

Hey there Tanner. Great video! The Kawi sounded very smooth for a 4-T. Unlike you, I have a 28" inseam. Bought a Beta xtrainer & I had to lower it lol. I do love the bike and wonder if you have tried one?

I would get one of these. I had a 1999 klx300r and I loved the power delivery. I am not a racer lol.

Great video.... I'm actually looking at getting one for my 2nd bike. 👍👍👍

I hope they make a dual sport version

Great vid! Just picked one up!! This video helped me pull the trigger! Where was this at?

Looking at the size of this Robert Bush guy, I personally think he blew the seal. I know for a fact that the KLX 300’s stock suspension is not set for a man of that stature. I’m not body shaming, nor is that my intention, but I am, however, stating the obvious.

I think here in colombia it is a little expensive and dificult to see in a kawasaki store , I wanna buy this bike is amazing. Thanks for this video.

Thinking about one of these for me and the 230r for my 14 year old. The last time I rode a real dirt bike was my 2000 KX250 back in the early 2000’s. Went with a friend today to ride some TIGHT two track and some single track. Really rocky stuff with some smooth dirt between the rocky sections. He let me use his Yamaha WR450. With a Rekluse clutch and left hand rear brake, it was quite fun. And she’s definitely all there. I’m a heavy guy at about 250 pounds. How do you all think the 300 would do for me. And the 230 for my son. He’s about 5’8” and 155 pounds.

I WILL BUY ONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, NICE VIDEO MAN

Wow, you handled this guy's ridiculous accusations very well. Kudos man.. It's funny he even said "feel free to ride it like you ride"

I bought the KLX300R before I saw this video and I love the bike. Thanks for the video. I'm new to it so what did you mean by running "lean". I got the blue pipe quickly.

I was looking at these bikes and they seem nice I would love to try one

Wayne's a great place to ride! I love going to long ridge and over at Perry state Forrest also. My wife my son and I go when we can.

Just got one. I love 2 strokes but let's give this a try.

Went to the shop to buy one of these....walked out with a TE300i

I didnt see the guy blaming him for the forks. Did they cut that part out?

Dude literally said " hey man, feel free to ride it like you ride your own." then has the balls to blame you for a common fork problem? sheesh.

" im just gonna take a lap" lol second your behind the trees " BYE" haha l. All jokes aside tho that was an a+ review of a first time bike ride while your actually riding it.

Does anybody else see the kdx in the back I’m wanna see that

I see a KDX 200 in the background

Bought 2 of these bikes for my son and I last year. Sold them within a month. They are turds and weigh 280+. Fine if you want to ride on a flat straight road. After riding these, Honda’s, Yamahas, and others we bought the Husqvarna TE300i and TE250i. The more we ride them the more we love them. Every time I get on another Japanese bike I can’t wait to get back on mine. They perform so phenomenal. I wasn’t excited about the higher expense but now that we’ve been on them this season I won’t ever go back.

Im geting one really soon can't wate!

Just got one love it

I've been riding for 40 years. Raced mx nearly all of my life. Cased a million times, bottomed out hard a million times, NEVER ONCE BLEW A FORK SEAL. Riding in clay and getting mud on the stanchion tubes , and if it dries hard, it dries like cement, this WILL cut fork seals. The other thing that ruins forks seals is not using a block between the fender and tire when strapping the bike down to trailer or truck it home. My first clue about the mud, is the rear fender was covered in clay. Blame the clay, not Tanner

Please test drive a KLX300. Thinking about getting one. Thanks Jeff

Hey man love the videos. Is this Wayne national in ohio? If so what trail system? Me and my buddy ride bear creek alot and need new trails. Tia

I definitely had an anxiety moment when you had that flyby 😮

Got a new 2020 kawasaki klx300r and 2 months into owning it.... Water pump went out. Wow new bike from the dealer. Not a happy 1st time bike owner

Should of autographed the bike!!

Just bought the 2022 300r, cant wait for winter to disappear.

thanks robert!

Feel bad for anyone who bought the klx 300 without seeing the kx250xc, both seem to be solid bikes though for sure.

This or the 230 flavor will go faster in the woods than most guys are willing to. Plus it should run forever cheap.

I want to see you test the 2021 Honda XR400R. Where's that bike?

It has more power than most riders professional or casual riders for weekend ride ! If the pro need more mod it ? Share please !

I’m going to get back in to riding after a 10 plus year break. Used to two stroke 250’s, do you think I would find this too tame or boring. I had a XR250 back in the day and wasn’t a fan

Lovin the dirt bike review “series”!

Around 2:35 maybe tanner caught a rock and just didn't notice? I have a couple of friends that ride very fast, and the last thing I would ever say to them before taking any of my bikes for a rip would be "ride it like you ride"....

what rear fender is he using, seems longer then normal? i bought an kx fender and it does not fit

"Feel free to ride it like you ride it." Dude blasts you in the comments, but doesn't have the ability to ask you about it while you are both there talking and looking at the bike. Gotta love it. It'd be awesome if you you got your hands on a Beta 200.

Welllllll, if we want to be sticklers Yamaha has been making the wr250f for a while now, and they make the yz250fx. Honda was making the crf250x which was much more performance oriented than the crf250f and they are now making the crf250rx which is basically a slightly changed crf250r. But in my experience all Japanese manufacturers except suzuki (but who are we kidding, suzuki is a joke anyways) have been making trail bikes within the last decade. What the people really want though is a remake of the kdx200. Please kawasaki, please!!

Thinking about that 300r. I'm 5'8.

If that short rip blew the seals maybe it isn’t the right bike for Tilly lol, at least not without different springs. After watching Spurgeon Dunbar from RevZilla put one of these through its paces, it seems unlikely a short ride like that would cause those problems.

So how would you compare it to the CRF250F. These are the two I’m looking at.

Dude I think everyone is missing the point with this. If you are willing to hand someone your bike and they bring in back without obvious crash damage than anything that happened to the bike is clearly not the negligence of that rider. If you think otherwise then you should never hand your bike over to someone. I have no doubt Tanner that if you actually left the ground on his bike and that's the first time anyone has ever done that then it probably did push dirt up into the seals because the lower fork legs probably had all kinds of crusted on material that have never got swept off from using full travel or never been polished off during a good cleaning.

Looks awesome!

I would love that bike..

2020 KLX 300R owner, trying to upgrade to either the YZ250FX or the KTX 350XCF... I'm 5'11 + 220 pounds, thinking the 350 is the way to go..

Sweet bike id like to see what up grades would make. Cool

Would have been great to see some slow tight trail riding

now that they have a street legal 300 i wanna see how they compare. just from a quick look the street legal one is $500 more in canada and its 20 pounds heavier.

Man clean little bike rite there I like it

So would this be a good starter then

I have a 2005 klx 250 after 91000kms I have done my first ever top end rebuild and put a 330cc big bore kit and pumper carburetor bike is 100% better now, there is a guy on adventure rider that has covered 130,000kms on a 351cc big bore kit which proves the longevity of going big bore kit, I think Kawasaki have taken a step backwards with there new 300R extra weight and not for dual sport full registration purpose! Kawasaki really need to come up with a klx350 dual sport, I think in today's current market you are far better off shopping around for a good used klx250 dual sport and putting a big bore kit on it, cheaper/better/more practical! This new 300r just does not make sense! What was Kawasaki thinking?

Like that bike and would def like one. Only thing is I'd make it a dualsport..

Bro! is that an 06 KDX sitting behind you? Really wish Kawi would bring them back.

Why are all Kawasakis 4-stroke these days? The last 2-stroke was the 2008 model I think?

Llx 230r would be cool review as well. Its a bike placed for beginners. And for the price and features... Dang..

I can’t find that dudes post y’all keep talking about!

Wonder if the 300 since it's liquid cooled with no fan would overheat like the MX bikes in slow trails.

If given the opportunity, I could get one. Not really looking for that at the moment though.