Kawasaki KLX230 vs Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki KLX230 and the Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLX230
SE variant
- SRP
- ₱233,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,708
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱229,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱9,579
How they differ
- The Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱229,900, which is ₱3,100 (1%) below the Kawasaki KLX230 at ₱233,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the V-Strom 250 SX is estimated at ₱9,579 a month against ₱9,708 for the KLX230, a difference of ₱129 a month.
- The V-Strom 250 SX makes more power (26.5 PS against 18 PS for the KLX230).
- The V-Strom 250 SX has more torque (22.2 Nm against 18 Nm for the KLX230).
- The V-Strom 250 SX has the larger engine (249 cc against 233 cc for the KLX230).
- The V-Strom 250 SX has the lower seat at 835 mm, 40 mm below the KLX230, which matters for shorter riders.
- The V-Strom 250 SX is the heavier bike (167 kg against 135 kg for the KLX230).
- The V-Strom 250 SX carries more fuel (12 L against 7.5 L for the KLX230).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki KLX230SE, ₱233,000 | Suzuki V-Strom 250 SXStandard, ₱229,900 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves | 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, SOHC, 4-valve |
| Displacement (differs) | 233 cc | 249 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 18 PS | 26.5 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8000 rpm | 9300 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 18 Nm | 22.2 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6400 | 7300 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 32 mm | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | n/a | 34.9 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2110 mm | 2180 mm |
| Width (differs) | 935 mm | 880 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1185 mm | 1355 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 875 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 260 mm | 205 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 135 kg | 167 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 7.5 L | 12 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 37 mm | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Swing arm, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 265 mm, Dual-piston | Disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 220 mm, Single-piston | Disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 2.75-21 45P | 100/90-19 M/C 57S, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 4.10-18 59P | 140/70-17 M/C 66S, tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular, semi-double cradle | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED |
| Other features (differs) | Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 3 years from purchase by the first owner or 30,000 km, whichever comes first |
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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.