Kawasaki KLX230R vs Yamaha WR155R
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki KLX230R and the Yamaha WR155R 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 WR155R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱180,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱7,537
How they differ
- The Yamaha WR155R is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱180,900, which is ₱20,100 (10%) below the Kawasaki KLX230R at ₱201,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the WR155R is estimated at ₱7,537 a month against ₱8,375 for the KLX230R, a difference of ₱838 a month.
- The KLX230R makes more power (19 PS against 16.7 PS for the WR155R).
- The KLX230R has more torque (19.6 Nm against 14.3 Nm for the WR155R).
- The KLX230R has the larger engine (233 cc against 155 cc for the WR155R).
- The WR155R is the heavier bike (134 kg against 119 kg for the KLX230R).
- The WR155R carries more fuel (8.1 L against 7.6 L for the KLX230R).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki KLX230RS, ₱201,000 | Yamaha WR155RStandard, ₱180,900 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, single cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 233 cc | 155 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 19 PS | 16.7 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8000 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 19.6 Nm | 14.3 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6400 | 6500 rpm |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2035 mm | 2145 mm |
| Width (differs) | 845 mm | 840 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1185 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1355 mm | 1430 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 875 mm | 880 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 270 mm | 245 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 119 kg | 134 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 7.6 L | 8.1 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 | 4.10 - 18 59P Tube type |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular, semi-double cradle | Semi double cradle |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Fully digital |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | 12V 35W / 35W × 1 |
| 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.