Kawasaki KLX230 S vs Yamaha Xt250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki KLX230 S vs Yamaha Xt250. Kawasaki KLX230 S: ~19 hp hp, ~284 lbs weight, top speed ~75 mph. Yamaha Xt250: 15 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 122 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki KLX230 S
Yamaha Xt250
Horsepower (hp)
19 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
14 Nm
17 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
75 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
284 kg
122 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
~19 hp
15 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~14 ft-lb
17 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~75 mph
120 km/h
Weight
~284 lbs
122 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35.7 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xt250
7.5/10
"The most sensible used dual-sport under $4,000, full stop."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine reliability
+Cheap parts, easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Gutless above 55mph
−Stock tires genuinely terrible
−Suspension too soft everywhere
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