Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki KLX230

Aprilia RS 457 Price starts at Rs. 4.13 Lakh which is Rs. 83,000 costlier than base model of Kawasaki KLX230 priced at Rs. 3.30 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Aprilia RS 457 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Aprilia RS 457 is powered by 457 cc engine , while Kawasaki KLX230 is powered by 233 cc engine. Aprilia RS 457 is available in 3 different colours while Kawasaki KLX230 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki KLX230 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

RS 457 vs KLX230

Key Highlights RS 457 STDKLX230 STD
Engine Type 2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm

RS 457 vs KLX230 Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia RS 457 STDKawasaki KLX230 STD
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Brand Name Aprilia Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.13 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 3.30 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Max Power 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Aprilia RS 457 Colors
Kawasaki KLX230 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 11,308 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,035 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 24,319 RS 457 Insurance Rs. 14,239 KLX230 Insurance
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Engine Type
2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire
Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Engine Displacement
457 cc
233 cc
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
69 mm
67 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
66 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital
Compression Ratio
...
9.4:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
...
Top Speed
190 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Peak Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
159 kg
...
Seat height
800 mm
880 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2090*845*1150 mm3
Wheelbase
...
1370 mm
Length
...
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
...
265 mm
Height
...
1150 mm
Width
...
845 mm
Fuel Capacity
13 Liters
7.6 Liters
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
139 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
800 mm
880 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
265 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
...
GPS
Call/SMS Alerts
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Dual beam aluminium frame
Perimeter, High Tensile Steel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Dirt Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
...
Display
5 Inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Switchable ABS
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki KLX230
  • Long travel suspension and superb ground clearance makes it quite capable offroad
  • Switchable ABS at the rear enhances the offroad capabilities of the bike
  • Look and styling makes the bike look like a proper offroader
Kawasaki KLX230
  • The pricing is a bit too high compared to competitors
  • The console is rather plain and doesn't offer many features
  • Misses out on tubeless spoke wheels
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Aprilia RS 457 Vs Kawasaki KLX230 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki KLX230?
The Kawasaki KLX230 is cheaper than Aprilia RS 457 by Rs. 83,000.
Which bike offers better performance Aprilia RS 457 vs Kawasaki KLX230?
For the STD version, 457 cc Petrol engine of RS 457 produces 47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm of power and 43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 233 cc Petrol engine of KLX230 produces 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm of torque

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