Kawasaki KLX230 vs KTM Duke 390

Kawasaki KLX230 Price starts at Rs. 3.30 Lakh which is Rs. 16,864 costlier than base model of KTM Duke 390 priced at Rs. 3.13 Lakh. In technical specifications, Kawasaki KLX230 is powered by 233 cc engine , while KTM Duke 390 is powered by 398.63 cc engine. Kawasaki KLX230 is available in 2 different colours while KTM Duke 390 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki KLX230 vs KTM Duke 390 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

KLX230 vs Duke 390

Key Highlights KLX230 STDDuke 390 STD
Engine Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
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KLX230 vs Duke 390 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki KLX230 STDKTM Duke 390 STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.30 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 3.13 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki KLX230 Colors
KTM Duke 390 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 9,035 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,574 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,239 KLX230 Insurance Rs. 22,752 Duke 390 Insurance
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Engine Type
Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
233 cc
398.63 cc
Max Power
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
67 mm
89 mm
Stroke
66 mm
64 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
12.71:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
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28.9 kmpl
Top Speed
...
167 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Peak Power
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
880 mm
820 mm
Length*Width*Height
2090*845*1150 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1370 mm
1354 mm
Length
2090 mm
...
Ground Clearance
265 mm
183 mm
Height
1150 mm
...
Width
845 mm
...
Fuel Capacity
7.6 Liters
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
139 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
880 mm
820 mm
Front Brake Diameter
265 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
240 mm

Additional Features
GPS
Ride-by-wire
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Perimeter, High Tensile Steel
Split-Trellis frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
5 Inch, TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
...
Digital
Clock
...
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Switchable ABS
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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
KTM Duke 390
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • you can barely feel any engine heat
  • even in bumper to bumper traffic and motor has become a lot smoother than before.
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
KTM Duke 390
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model.
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Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki KLX230 vs KTM Duke 390?
The KTM Duke 390 is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX230 by Rs. 16,864.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki KLX230 vs KTM Duke 390?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Duke 390 produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque

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