Kawasaki Klx 230 vs Honda Crf250l
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Klx 230 vs Honda Crf250l. 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. 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 230
Honda Crf250l
Horsepower (hp)
18.5 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
19.1 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
157 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
18.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
24 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
19.1 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road/load conditions)
130 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
157 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 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 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
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
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