Kawasaki Klx 150 vs Honda Crf250l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Klx 150 vs Honda Crf250l. 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. Honda Crf250l: 24 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 157 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Klx 150
Honda Crf250l
Horsepower (hp)
10.4 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.2 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
121 kg
157 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
10.4 hp @ 7,500 rpm
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
11.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road conditions and rider weight)
130 km/h
Weight
121 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Crf250l
7.0/10
"The most sensible used bike you'll ever mildly regret."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Incredibly cheap to run
+Capable light off-road
Cons
−Struggles above 65mph
−Front brake underwhelms
−Stock power feels strangled
Top 10 Accessories
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