Kawasaki KLX230 S vs Kymco Ct 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki KLX230 S vs Kymco Ct 250. Kawasaki KLX230 S: ~19 hp hp, ~284 lbs weight, top speed ~75 mph. Kymco Ct 250: Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation hp, Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models weight, top speed Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models, Motoryk rating 6.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki KLX230 S
Kymco Ct 250
Horsepower (hp)
19 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
14 Nm
18 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
75 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
284 kg
145 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
~19 hp
Estimated 18–20 hp @ 8,000 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; verify with KYMCO official documentation
Torque
~14 ft-lb
Estimated 18–20 Nm @ 6,500 rpm — NOTE: Best estimate; official figures not widely documented
Top Speed
~75 mph
Estimated 120–130 km/h — NOTE: Best estimate based on similar 250cc KYMCO models
Weight
~284 lbs
Estimated 145–155 kg (wet/curb weight) — NOTE: Best estimate based on comparable KYMCO 250cc models
Fuel
—
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — NOTE: Best estimate; official KYMCO CT 250 data is limited in public records
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kymco Ct 250
6.0/10
"Solid budget commuter if inspected carefully before buying."
Pros
+Extremely affordable running costs
+Simple carbureted engine
+Beginner-friendly power delivery
Cons
−Underpowered above 60mph
−Mediocre suspension quality
−Often neglected by previous owners
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