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

Kawasaki Klx 230r vs Kawasaki Klx 230

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Klx 230r vs Kawasaki Klx 230. 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. 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.

Performance at a Glance

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Kawasaki Klx 230r Kawasaki Klx 230
Horsepower (hp)
19 hp
18.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
19 Nm
19.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
134 kg
Type
Enduro
Dual-sport
Horsepower
Approximately 19 hp @ 7,500 rpm — note: Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model
18.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
Approximately 19 Nm @ 6,000 rpm — note: official figures not published, best estimate
19.1 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
Estimated 120–130 km/h — note: designed for off-road use, top speed not officially rated
120 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road/load conditions)
Weight
108 kg (curb/wet weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — best estimate, official off-road figures not widely published
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
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
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

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