Yamaha Wr125r vs Kawasaki Klx 230r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Wr125r vs Kawasaki Klx 230r. Yamaha Wr125r: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Wr125r
Kawasaki Klx 230r
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
19 hp
Torque (Nm)
12.7 Nm
19 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
108 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Approximately 19 hp @ 7,500 rpm — note: Kawasaki does not officially publish power figures for this model
Torque
12.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Approximately 19 Nm @ 6,000 rpm — note: official figures not published, best estimate
Top Speed
110 km/h
Estimated 120–130 km/h — note: designed for off-road use, top speed not officially rated
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
108 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L, typical real-world average)
Estimated 3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L) — best estimate, official off-road figures not widely published
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Wr125r
8.0/10
"The best 125 you can buy used, if history checks out."
Pros
+Proper suspension quality
+Bulletproof when maintained
+Slick six-speed gearbox
Cons
−Cam chain neglect common
−Power limited above 100mph
−Expensive new parts
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
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