Honda Xr 150l vs Kawasaki Klx 150bf
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xr 150l vs Kawasaki Klx 150bf. 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 150bf: 14.3 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on KLX150 family specs) hp, 121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 105 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and rider weight), Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xr 150l
Kawasaki Klx 150bf
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
14.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.7 Nm
11.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
121 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
13.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
14.3 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on KLX150 family specs)
Torque
12.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
11.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX150 family specs)
Top Speed
115 km/h (estimated, note: varies by region and tune)
105 km/h (estimated; note: varies by 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)
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 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 150bf
7.0/10
"Honest, capable budget trail bike if maintained properly."
Pros
+Bulletproof low-maintenance engine
+Tall wheel handles rough terrain
+Cheap parts widely available
Cons
−Valves need frequent checking
−Carb runs lean from factory
−Zero wind protection whatsoever
Top 10 Accessories
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