Kawasaki KLX230 vs KTM RC 390

Kawasaki KLX230 Price starts at Rs. 3.30 Lakh which is Rs. 8,827 costlier than base model of KTM RC 390 priced at Rs. 3.21 Lakh. In technical specifications, Kawasaki KLX230 is powered by 233 cc engine , while KTM RC 390 is powered by 373 cc engine. Kawasaki KLX230 is available in 2 different colours while KTM RC 390 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki KLX230 vs KTM RC 390 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

KLX230 vs RC 390

Key Highlights KLX230 STDRC 390 STD
Engine Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Max Power 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm 43.5 PS
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KLX230 vs RC 390 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki KLX230 STDKTM RC 390 STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.30 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 3.21 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Max Power 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm 43.5 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki KLX230 Colors
KTM RC 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. 8,794 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,239 KLX230 Insurance Rs. 22,878 RC 390 Insurance
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Engine Type
Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Engine Displacement
233 cc
373 cc
Max Power
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
43.5 PS
Max Torque
18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm
37 Nm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
67 mm
89 mm
Stroke
66 mm
60 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
...
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
14.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Braking (60-0 kmph)
...
17.13m
Braking (80-0 kmph)
...
30.81m
Braking (100-0 kmph)
...
48.22m
Mileage (City)
...
25.89 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
...
31.22 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
...
6.49s
Top Speed
...
169 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
43.5 PS
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
880 mm
824 mm
Length*Width*Height
2090*845*1150 mm3
2145*760*830 mm3
Wheelbase
1370 mm
1340 mm
Length
2090 mm
2145 mm
Ground Clearance
265 mm
158 mm
Height
1150 mm
830 mm
Width
845 mm
760 mm
Fuel Capacity
7.6 Liters
13.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
139 Kg
172 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
880 mm
824 mm
Front Brake Diameter
265 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
230 mm

Additional Features
GPS
Cornering ABS, Quickshifter+
Call/SMS Alerts
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Perimeter, High Tensile Steel
Steel trellis frame, powder coated
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt 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
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
...
Digital
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Projector Headlights
...
LED Projector
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
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
KTM RC 390
  • Added engine versatility leads to more excitement; Sharp handling doesn’t scare you silly; Relatively relaxed ergos makes it more accommodating and lends better bike control; Cornering ABS
  • traction control and quickshifter!
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 RC 390
  • Design is extremely polarising; Massive price hike compared to its predecessor; Fit and finish levels are sub-par.
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Kawasaki KLX230 Vs KTM RC 390 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki KLX230 vs KTM RC 390?
The KTM RC 390 is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX230 by Rs. 8,827.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki KLX230 vs KTM RC 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, 373 cc Petrol engine of RC 390 produces 43.5 PS of power and 37 Nm of torque

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