Kawasaki has pulled the curtain on the 2027 KLX300SM, slinging a 292‑cc single‑cylinder engine that churns out 26.8hp at 8,000rpm and 24.9Nm of torque at 6,800rpm, all wrapped up in a $6,399 price tag in the US.
The heart of the bike is a liquid‑cooled, DOHC unit with fuel injection, linked to a six‑speed gearbox that keeps the power smoothly in reach. 43‑mm inverted front forks give 231 mm of travel, while the Uni‑Trak rear shock pushes back 206 mm – a setup that feels solid on both gravel and jump‑filled trails. Braking is no joke either: a 300‑mm front petal disc with a dual‑piston caliper now comes with ABS, matching a 240‑mm rear disc for balanced stopping power.
On the dash sits a crisp LCD console that hooks up to the Rideology app, letting you log laps, check battery levels, and tweak ride settings on the fly. The frame is a semi‑double‑cradle, 25‑degree rake, 1,430 mm wheelbase, and with a seat height of 861 mm and 239 mm ground clearance it stays true to the supermoto heritage while feeling a touch more approachable.
Colour options have shifted to Neon Green/Ebony and Battle Gray/Ebony – a visual upgrade that says this isn’t just a copy‑cat of last year’s model. 139‑kg kerb weight and a 7.57‑litre tank keep it nimble but ready for a decent range of weekend rides.
The 2027 model is only available in the US market at the moment; the price excludes destination, tax, and other fees. No India launch has been announced, so Indian buyers will have to rely on importers if they want to get their hands on one.
Kawasaki will roll the bike out to dealers early in the 2027 model year, so keep an eye on import forums for a potential price drop or a local dealer who starts offering the KLX300SM next year. Until then, the buzz is that the new power and ABS make this one of the most compelling options in the small‑engine supermoto segment.