Honda CB300R vs Kawasaki KLX230

Kawasaki KLX230 Price starts at Rs. 3.30 Lakh which is Rs. 90,000 costlier than base model of Honda CB300R priced at Rs. 2.40 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda CB300R is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda CB300R is powered by 286.01 cc engine , while Kawasaki KLX230 is powered by 233 cc engine. Honda CB300R is available in 2 different colours while Kawasaki KLX230 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Honda CB300R vs Kawasaki KLX230 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

CB300R vs KLX230

Key Highlights CB300R STDKLX230 STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Max Power 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
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CB300R vs KLX230 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB300R STDKawasaki KLX230 STD
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Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.40 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 3.30 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Max Power 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB300R 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. 6,571 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,035 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,925 CB300R Insurance Rs. 14,239 KLX230 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Engine Displacement
286.01 cc
233 cc
Max Power
31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
27.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
76.0 mm
67 mm
Stroke
63.043 mm
66 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
9.4:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Quarter Mile
15.57 sec @ 132.21 kmph
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Braking (60-0 kmph)
17.86m
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Braking (80-0 kmph)
31.72m
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Braking (100-0 kmph)
51.07m
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Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
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0-100 Kmph (sec)
7.35s
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Top Speed
160 kmph
...

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Peak Power
31.13 PS @ 9000 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
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
29 psi
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Seat height
801 mm
880 mm
Length*Width*Height
2017*802*1047 mm3
2090*845*1150 mm3
Wheelbase
1352 mm
1370 mm
Length
2017 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
265 mm
Height
1047 mm
1150 mm
Width
802 mm
845 mm
Fuel Capacity
9.7 Liters
7.6 Liters
Kerb Weight
146 Kg
139 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
801 mm
880 mm
Front Brake Diameter
296 mm
265 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
New Full LCD Multi Function Meter, Seat Length - 627 mm, Emergency Stop Singal
GPS
Call/SMS Alerts
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Diamond Type
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
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
...
Clock
Digital
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Projector Headlights
LED Projector
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Switchable ABS
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Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CB300R
  • Easy to live with and reliable
  • Attractive design
  • Not exorbitantly priced
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
Honda CB300R
  • Not the smoothest of Hondas
  • Poor pillion comfort
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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Q. Which bike is better in styling and comfort between CBR 250R and CB 300R also city daily commute and highway long run?
  • Both are not suitable that much for Highway. Checkout 2022 cb 300r, will not disappoint you.
  • Cb300r is far better in styling than cbr 250r in looks .Cbr 250r carries same looks for years,cb300r is better in commuting but lacks wind protection on highways but accessories are available.
  • Both are equal in performance and comfort
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Q. Will it be wise to upgrade from CBR 250R to CB300R?
  • Yes, but why upgrade to 300 cc from 250? CB is seriously a city bike and for occassional 200-300 KM highway ride. Upgrade if you want excellent city bike, and small Highway riding. But if you want more of Highway riding, if say, keep 250 for city, and try out more serious highway tourer.
  • Upgrade to R3. from 250 cc, it is very comfortable to upgrade to a dual cylinder bike
  • Yah , I did that and am quite loving it

Honda CB300R Vs Kawasaki KLX230 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Honda CB300R vs Kawasaki KLX230?
The Honda CB300R is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX230 by Rs. 90,000.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB300R vs Kawasaki KLX230?
For the STD version, 286.01 cc Petrol engine of CB300R produces 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 27.5 Nm @ 7500 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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