Honda Xr 150l vs Kawasaki Klx 230
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xr 150l vs Kawasaki Klx 230. 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 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 Xr 150l
Kawasaki Klx 230
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
18.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.7 Nm
19.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
115 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
127 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
13.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm
18.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
12.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
19.1 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
115 km/h (estimated, note: varies by region and tune)
120 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road/load conditions)
Weight
127 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 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 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 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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