Kawasaki KLX230 vs Kawasaki KLX300SM
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki KLX230 and the Kawasaki KLX300SM 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 KLX300SM
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱274,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱7,785
How they differ
- The Kawasaki KLX230 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱233,000, which is ₱41,000 (15%) below the Kawasaki KLX300SM at ₱274,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the KLX300SM is estimated at ₱7,785 a month against ₱9,708 for the KLX230, a difference of ₱1,923 a month.
- The KLX300SM has the larger engine (292 cc against 233 cc for the KLX230).
- The KLX300SM has the lower seat at 860 mm, 15 mm below the KLX230, which matters for shorter riders.
- The KLX300SM is the heavier bike (138 kg against 135 kg for the KLX230).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki KLX230SE, ₱233,000 | Kawasaki KLX300SMStandard, ₱274,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 233 cc | 292 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 18 PS | n/a |
| Power peak (differs) | 8000 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 18 Nm | n/a |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6400 | n/a |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 32 mm | Fuel injection: 34 mm |
| Cooling (differs) | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2110 mm | 2115 mm |
| Width (differs) | 935 mm | 790 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1185 mm | 1135 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1380 mm | 1435 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 875 mm | 860 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 260 mm | 235 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 135 kg | 138 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank | 7.5 L | 7.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 37 mm | Inverted fork, 43 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Uni-Trak swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 265 mm, Dual-piston | Single semi-floating petal disc, 300 mm |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 220 mm, Single-piston | Single petal disc, 240 mm |
| Front tyre (differs) | 2.75-21 45P | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 4.10-18 59P | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular, semi-double cradle | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | n/a |
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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.