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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Klx 230r vs Yamaha Wr 250 F

Kawasaki Klx 230r vs Yamaha Wr 250 F

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Klx 230r vs Yamaha Wr 250 F. 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. Yamaha Wr 250 F: 36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by 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 230r Yamaha Wr 250 F
Horsepower (hp)
19 hp
36 hp
Torque (Nm)
19 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
108 kg
118 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
Approximately 19 hp @ 7,500 rpm — note: Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model
36 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for post-2015 fuel-injected models)
Torque
Approximately 19 Nm @ 6,000 rpm — note: official figures not published, best estimate
24 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
Estimated 120–130 km/h — note: designed for off-road use, top speed not officially rated
135 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and conditions)
Weight
108 kg (curb/wet weight)
118 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
3.5 L/100km (approximately 28.5 km/L) — estimated, varies greatly with riding conditions
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
Yamaha Wr 250 F
Yamaha Wr 250 F
8.5/10

"A serious trail weapon that rewards diligent buyers who do their homework."

Pros
+Race-derived engine, brilliant power
+Lightweight and highly flickable
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability maintained
Cons
Valves neglected by most owners
Suspension bearings routinely ignored
Street legal kit is minimal

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