Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

Kawasaki KLX230 Price starts at Rs. 3.30 Lakh which is Rs. 91,000 costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 priced at Rs. 2.39 Lakh. In technical specifications, Kawasaki KLX230 is powered by 233 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is powered by 452 cc engine. Kawasaki KLX230 is available in 2 different colours while Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

KLX230 vs Guerrilla 450

Key Highlights KLX230 STDGuerrilla 450 Analogue
Engine Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves
Max Power 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

KLX230 vs Guerrilla 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki KLX230 STDRoyal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Analogue
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Brand Name Kawasaki Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.30 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 2.39 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves
Max Power 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki KLX230 Colors
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 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 Analogue
EMI
Rs. 9,035 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,544 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,239 KLX230 Insurance Rs. 21,588 Guerrilla 450 Insurance
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Engine Type
Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves
Engine Displacement
233 cc
452 cc
Max Power
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
67 mm
84 mm
Stroke
66 mm
81.5 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
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
...
29.5 kmpl
Top Speed
...
140 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Front :-120/70-R17 Rear :-160/60-R17
Peak Power
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 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

Dry Weight
...
174 kg
Seat height
880 mm
780 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
191 kg
Length*Width*Height
2090*845*1150 mm3
2090*833*1125 mm3
Wheelbase
1370 mm
1440 mm
Length
2090 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
265 mm
169 mm
Height
1150 mm
1125 mm
Width
845 mm
833 mm
Fuel Capacity
7.6 Liters
11 Liters
Kerb Weight
139 Kg
185 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
880 mm
780 mm
Front Brake Diameter
265 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
270 mm

Additional Features
GPS
Engine Management System
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 8AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Perimeter, High Tensile Steel
Steel, Tubular Frame Using Engine As Stessed Member
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Display
4 Inch TFT Display
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
...
Digital
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
...
Digital
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
...
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
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
  • Punchy motor makes it a lot of fun in the city or on the highway
  • Feels really nimble
  • whether filtering through traffic
  • or having fun on a winding hill road
  • The low 780mm seat height and low-ish 184kg kerb weight makes it really easy to manage
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
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
  • Engine still has some vibrations throughout the rev range
  • Non-adjustable brake and clutch levers might be a bit of a reach for those with smaller hands
  • Smaller 11-litre fuel tank means more fuel stops if you’re out touring
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Kawasaki KLX230 Vs Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450?
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX230 by Rs. 91,000.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450?
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 Analogue version, 452 cc Petrol engine of Guerrilla 450 produces 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque

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