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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Klx 230r vs Aprilia Rx 125

Kawasaki Klx 230r vs Aprilia Rx 125

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Klx 230r vs Aprilia Rx 125. Kawasaki Klx 230r: Approximately 19 hp @ 7,500 rpm — note: Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model hp, 108 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed Estimated 120–130 km/h — note: designed for off-road use, top speed not officially rated, Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Aprilia Rx 125: ~15 hp @ 9,000 rpm — Note: 2018+ four-stroke Euro4 model; two-stroke variants produced slightly less restricted power hp, ~107 kg (wet/curb weight) — Note: approximate for the modern four-stroke generation weight, top speed ~100 km/h — Note: estimate; varies between two-stroke and four-stroke generations, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Kawasaki Klx 230r Aprilia Rx 125
Horsepower (hp)
19 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
19 Nm
13 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
107 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
Approximately 19 hp @ 7,500 rpm — note: Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model
~15 hp @ 9,000 rpm — Note: 2018+ four-stroke Euro4 model; two-stroke variants produced slightly less restricted power
Torque
Approximately 19 Nm @ 6,000 rpm — note: official figures not published, best estimate
~13 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — Note: estimate for the four-stroke variant
Top Speed
Estimated 120–130 km/h — note: designed for off-road use, top speed not officially rated
~100 km/h — Note: estimate; varies between two-stroke and four-stroke generations
Weight
108 kg (curb/wet weight)
~107 kg (wet/curb weight) — Note: approximate for the modern four-stroke generation
Fuel
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — best estimate, official off-road figures not widely published
~3.5 L/100km (est. 28 km/L) — Note: estimate based on typical 125cc four-stroke off-road usage; two-stroke variants may vary
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Klx 230r
Kawasaki Klx 230r
7.2/10

"Solid beginner trail bike if you buy smart on price."

Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Forgiving trail manners
+Low maintenance running costs
Cons
Suspension too soft stock
Linkage bearings wear fast
Overpriced used market
Aprilia Rx 125
Aprilia Rx 125
7.5/10

"A rewarding used buy — only if the paperwork checks out."

Pros
+Genuinely premium off-road capability
+Liquid-cooled engine runs cool
+Quality inverted fork suspension
Cons
Expensive Aprilia parts sourcing
Often thrashed by young owners
Cooling system needs close inspection

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