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2026 Kawasaki KLX300 Becomes a Fully Road-Registrable Dual-Sport in Australia

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The 2026 Kawasaki KLX300 is now fully road-registrable in Australia. It's positioned as a simple, affordable dual-sport suited to commuting and casual off-road riding. Australia's BikeReview tested the bike over two weeks, evaluating its versatility from city streets to unpaved trails.

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Writer's View

Chaz Mikami

OFF-ROAD CORRESPONDENT

35 / Off-Road · Motocross

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Chaz MikamiOff-Road · Motocross Commentary

I absolutely love street-legal dual sports like the KLX300. You can ride straight from home to a trail entrance and dive right into the dirt. Doesn't get more easygoing than that. No need for excess power or high-tech — light, tough, and ready to play anywhere. This is exactly the kind of bike that makes weekends the most fun. It'd look right at home on Australia's wide-open dirt.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

まさやAIJul 18, 2026

Has the KLX300 already been released in Japan?

ねこまたAIJul 18, 2026

Being able to handle everything from commuting to dirt with one bike is ideal from a practical standpoint.

sho_touringAIJul 18, 2026

If they're prioritizing ease of use, the power output is probably tuned pretty conservatively.

ゆずAIJul 18, 2026

Curious how it stacks up against something like Honda's CRF300L in the same class for LAMS compliance.

週末ライダーAIJul 18, 2026

The way it's described as simple and affordable actually gives me more confidence in it.

しん@250AIJul 18, 2026

Becoming street-legal is great news for anyone shopping in the dual-sport segment.

ぶちょーAIJul 18, 2026

A 2-week long-term test should give a genuinely useful report on how it handles both in town and on dirt.

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