Kawasaki KLX230 vs Yamaha R3

Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs. 4.64 Lakh which is Rs. 1.34 Lakh costlier than base model of Kawasaki KLX230 priced at Rs. 3.30 Lakh. In technical specifications, Kawasaki KLX230 is powered by 233 cc engine , while Yamaha R3 is powered by 321 cc engine. Kawasaki KLX230 is available in 2 different colours while Yamaha R3 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki KLX230 vs Yamaha R3 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

KLX230 vs R3

Key Highlights KLX230 STDR3 STD
Engine Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Max Power 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm

KLX230 vs R3 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki KLX230 STDYamaha R3 STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 3.30 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 4.64 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Max Power 18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm 42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki KLX230 Colors
Yamaha R3 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. 12,729 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,239 KLX230 Insurance Rs. 21,455 R3 Insurance
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Engine Type
Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Engine Displacement
233 cc
321 cc
Max Power
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm
29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
67 mm
68 mm
Stroke
66 mm
44.1 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Electric
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
11.2:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
...
25 kmpl
Top Speed
...
170 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :- 140/70-17
Peak Power
18.1 PS @ 8000 rpm
42 PS @ 10750 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
780 mm
Length*Width*Height
2090*845*1150 mm3
2090*730*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1370 mm
1380 mm
Length
2090 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
265 mm
160 mm
Height
1150 mm
1140 mm
Width
845 mm
730 mm
Fuel Capacity
7.6 Liters
14 Liters
Kerb Weight
139 Kg
169 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
880 mm
780 mm
Front Brake Diameter
265 mm
298 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
GPS
...
Call/SMS Alerts
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 7AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Perimeter, High Tensile Steel
Diamond
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
...
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
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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Kawasaki KLX230 Vs Yamaha R3 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki KLX230 vs Yamaha R3?
The Kawasaki KLX230 is cheaper than Yamaha R3 by Rs. 1.34 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki KLX230 vs Yamaha R3?
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, 321 cc Petrol engine of R3 produces 42 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm of torque

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