Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Kawasaki KLX230 Price starts at Rs. 3.30 Lakh which is Rs. 45,000 costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 priced at Rs. 2.85 Lakh. In technical specifications, Kawasaki KLX230 is powered by 233 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by 452 cc engine. Kawasaki KLX230 is available in 2 different colours while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

KLX230 vs Himalayan 450

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

KLX230 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki KLX230 STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
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Brand Name Kawasaki Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.30 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 2.85 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki KLX230 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 9,035 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,803 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,239 KLX230 Insurance Rs. 20,982 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Engine Type
Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
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)
...
30 kmpl
Top Speed
...
135 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
p> Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Peak Power
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
...
181 kg
Seat height
880 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
198 kg
Length*Width*Height
2090*845*1150 mm3
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1370 mm
1510 mm
Length
2090 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
265 mm
230 mm
Height
1150 mm
1316 mm
Width
845 mm
852 mm
Fuel Capacity
7.6 Liters
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
139 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
880 mm
825 mm
Front Brake Diameter
265 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
270 mm

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

Frame
Perimeter, High Tensile Steel
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
...
Digital
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid 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
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • really comfortable
  • great price
  • agile
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 Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • features could have been more easy to use
  • tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come
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Kawasaki KLX230 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX230 by Rs. 45,000.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 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 Base version, 452 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 450 produces 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque

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