Kawasaki Klx 230 vs Suzuki Drz400s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Klx 230 vs Suzuki Drz400s. 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. Suzuki Drz400s: 33 hp @ 7,600 rpm hp, 138 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Klx 230
Suzuki Drz400s
Horsepower (hp)
18.5 hp
33 hp
Torque (Nm)
19.1 Nm
34 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
138 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
18.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
33 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Torque
19.1 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
34 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road/load conditions)
145 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider weight, gearing, and conditions)
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
138 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (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
Suzuki Drz400s
8.5/10
"The most dependable used dual-sport your money can buy."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Cheap, plentiful parts
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Heavy for true offroad
−Stock jetting notoriously lean
−No fuel injection ever
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