Kawasaki KLX230R vs Yamaha Serow 250
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki KLX230R and the Yamaha Serow 250 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki KLX230R
S variant
- SRP
- ₱201,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱8,375
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha Serow 250
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱240,500
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,020
How they differ
- The Kawasaki KLX230R is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱201,000, which is ₱39,500 (16%) below the Yamaha Serow 250 at ₱240,500.
- On installment at our default terms, the KLX230R is estimated at ₱8,375 a month against ₱10,020 for the Serow 250, a difference of ₱1,645 a month.
- The Serow 250 makes more power (19.6 PS against 19 PS for the KLX230R).
- The Serow 250 has more torque (20.3 Nm against 19.6 Nm for the KLX230R).
- The Serow 250 has the larger engine (249 cc against 233 cc for the KLX230R).
- The Serow 250 has the lower seat at 830 mm, 45 mm below the KLX230R, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Serow 250 is the heavier bike (133 kg against 119 kg for the KLX230R).
- The Serow 250 carries more fuel (9.3 L against 7.6 L for the KLX230R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki KLX230RS, ₱201,000 | Yamaha Serow 250Standard, ₱240,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, single cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 233 cc | 249 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 19 PS | 19.6 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8000 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 19.6 Nm | 20.3 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6400 | 6000 rpm |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 5-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2035 mm | 2100 mm |
| Width (differs) | 845 mm | 805 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1185 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1355 mm | 1360 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 875 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 270 mm | 285 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 119 kg | 133 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 7.6 L | 9.3 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 80/100-21 51M | 2.75-21 45P Tube type |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 100/100-18 59M | 120/80-18M/C 62P Tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular, semi-double cradle | Semi double cradle |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Digital |
| 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.