Honda CRF300L vs Kawasaki KLX230R
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CRF300L and the Kawasaki KLX230R as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CRF300L
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱273,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱7,756
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLX230R
S variant
- SRP
- ₱201,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱8,375
How they differ
- The Kawasaki KLX230R is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱201,000, which is ₱72,000 (26%) below the Honda CRF300L at ₱273,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the CRF300L is estimated at ₱7,756 a month against ₱8,375 for the KLX230R, a difference of ₱619 a month.
- The CRF300L makes more power (26.7 PS against 19 PS for the KLX230R).
- The CRF300L has more torque (26.1 Nm against 19.6 Nm for the KLX230R).
- The CRF300L has the larger engine (286 cc against 233 cc for the KLX230R).
- The CRF300L is the heavier bike (138 kg against 119 kg for the KLX230R).
- The CRF300L carries more fuel (7.8 L against 7.6 L for the KLX230R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CRF300LStandard, ₱273,000 | Kawasaki KLX230RS, ₱201,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 286 cc | 233 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 26.7 PS | 19 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8250 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 26.1 Nm | 19.6 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6250 | 6400 |
| Fuel system (differs) | PGM-FI | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 29.5 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Manual, 6-speed Constant Mesh | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2229 mm | 2035 mm |
| Width (differs) | 903 mm | 845 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1203 mm | 1185 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1453 mm | 1355 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 882 mm | 875 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 284 mm | 270 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 138 kg | 119 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 7.8 L | 7.6 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork | n/a |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-Link | n/a |
| Front brake (differs) | Hydraulic Disc | Single disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Hydraulic Disc | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 80/100 - 21 M/C 51P (With Tube) | 80/100-21 51M |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 120/80 - 18 M/C 62P (With Tube) | 100/100-18 59M |
| Wheels (differs) | Wire Spoke | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Tubular, semi-double cradle |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | LCD | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | LED Headlight | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.