Kawasaki KLX230 vs Kawasaki KLX230R
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki KLX230 and the Kawasaki KLX230R as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
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Kawasaki KLX230
SE variant
- SRP
- ₱233,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,708
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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 ₱32,000 (14%) below the Kawasaki KLX230 at ₱233,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the KLX230R is estimated at ₱8,375 a month against ₱9,708 for the KLX230, a difference of ₱1,333 a month.
- The KLX230R makes more power (19 PS against 18 PS for the KLX230).
- The KLX230R has more torque (19.6 Nm against 18 Nm for the KLX230).
- The KLX230 is the heavier bike (135 kg against 119 kg for the KLX230R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki KLX230SE, ₱233,000 | Kawasaki KLX230RS, ₱201,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves |
| Displacement | 233 cc | 233 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 18 PS | 19 PS |
| Power peak | 8000 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 18 Nm | 19.6 Nm |
| Torque peak | 6400 | 6400 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 32 mm | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2110 mm | 2035 mm |
| Width (differs) | 935 mm | 845 mm |
| Height | 1185 mm | 1185 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1380 mm | 1355 mm |
| Seat height | 875 mm | 875 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 260 mm | 270 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 135 kg | 119 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 7.5 L | 7.6 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 37 mm | n/a |
| Front brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 265 mm, Dual-piston | Single disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 220 mm, Single-piston | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 2.75-21 45P | 80/100-21 51M |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 4.10-18 59P | 100/100-18 59M |
| Frame | Tubular, semi-double cradle | Tubular, semi-double cradle |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features | Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | 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.