Honda Crf300l vs Kawasaki Klx 230
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crf300l vs Kawasaki Klx 230. Honda Crf300l: 27 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Klx 230: 18.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road/load conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Crf300l
Kawasaki Klx 230
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
18.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
26.6 Nm
19.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
27 hp @ 8,500 rpm
18.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
26.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
19.1 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated; note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
120 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road/load conditions)
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Crf300l
8.0/10
"The best small ADV bike Honda has ever made for everyday riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Lightweight and easily manageable
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Power-limited for highway touring
−Subframe cracks on hard use
−Suspension linkage neglected often
Kawasaki Klx 230
7.5/10
"Honest, durable dual-sport that rewards realistic expectations over ambition."
Pros
+Bulletproof air-cooled reliability
+Low maintenance ownership costs
+Nimble in urban traffic
Cons
−Suspension too soft overall
−Cramped for taller riders
−Limited high-speed capability
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