Honda Xr 150l vs Kawasaki Klx 150
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xr 150l vs Kawasaki Klx 150. Honda Xr 150l: 13.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 127 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 115 km/h (estimated, note: varies by region and tune), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Klx 150: 10.4 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road conditions and rider weight), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xr 150l
Kawasaki Klx 150
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
10.4 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.7 Nm
11.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
121 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
13.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
10.4 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
12.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
11.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h (estimated, note: varies by region and tune)
110 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road conditions and rider weight)
Weight
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
121 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Xr 150l
7.5/10
"The perfect first trail bike that genuinely holds its value."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine
+Dirt-cheap parts availability
+Confidence-inspiring off-road geometry
Cons
−Painfully slow on highways
−Suspension too basic for fast trails
−Pillion comfort nearly nonexistent
Kawasaki Klx 150
7.5/10
"Cheap, tough, and honest — perfect for dirt learners and commuters."
Pros
+Virtually unbreakable engine
+Parts cheap and accessible
+Forgiving for beginners
Cons
−Painfully slow on roads
−Basic suspension limits confidence
−Subframe cracks under abuse
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
