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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Klx 230 vs Kawasaki Klx 300

Kawasaki Klx 230 vs Kawasaki Klx 300

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Klx 230 vs Kawasaki Klx 300. 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. Kawasaki Klx 300: 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kawasaki Klx 230 Kawasaki Klx 300
Horsepower (hp)
18.5 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
19.1 Nm
23 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
134 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
18.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
19.1 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
23 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish torque figures for this model)
Top Speed
120 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road/load conditions)
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Klx 230
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
Kawasaki Klx 300
Kawasaki Klx 300
8.0/10

"A genuinely capable dual-sport that rarely disappoints experienced or newer riders."

Pros
+Bulletproof fuel-injected engine
+Confidence-inspiring suspension tuning
+Low maintenance requirements overall
Cons
Stubbornly holds resale value
Limited wind protection touring
Fork seals wear predictably

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