Kawasaki Klx 230 vs Yamaha Serow 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Klx 230 vs Yamaha Serow 250. 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. Yamaha Serow 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 130 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Klx 230
Yamaha Serow 250
Horsepower (hp)
18.5 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
19.1 Nm
20 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
130 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
18.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
19.1 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road/load conditions)
120 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
130 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.7 L/100km (approx. 37 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
Yamaha Serow 250
8.0/10
"The honest trail bike that quietly outperforms everything near its price."
Pros
+Featherlight, flickable handling
+Bulletproof single-cylinder engine
+Excellent low-speed torque
Cons
−Motorway speeds feel sketchy
−Import parts availability patchy
−Subframe cracks on abused examples
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