Kawasaki
KLX230 S
Ex-showroom price
From ₹2.19 lakh
ex-showroom
Bikes and scooters · head to head
KLX230 S vs Apache RTX
TVS
Apache RTX
Ex-showroom price
From ₹1.99 lakh
ex-showroom, Delhi
Specifications side by side
Spec
KLX230 S
Apache RTX
Overview
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Yes
Yes
Variants
1
4
Colours
Lime Green, Battle Gray
Lightning Black, Pearl White, Metallic Blue, Tarn Bronze, Viper Green (BTO only)
Warranty
3 years / 36,000 km (purchases after 1 April 2024)
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Engine and performance
Engine displacement
233 cc
299.1 cc
Cylinders
1
1
Cooling
Air-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Max power
19 PS
36 PS
Power (as stated)
13.7 kW {19 PS} / 7,800 rpm
36 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Max torque
19 Nm
28.5 Nm
Transmission
6-speed
6-speed
Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight
139 kg
180 kg
Kerb weight (as stated)
139 kg
180 kg
Seat height
830 mm
835 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
200 mm
Fuel tank
7.5 litres
12.5 litres
Brakes and tyres
ABS
Front wheel ABS
Dual Channel, Switchable Rear
Front brake
Single disc Ø290 mm
Disc 320 mm, radial caliper
Rear brake
Single disc Ø230 mm
Disc 240 mm, floating caliper
Tyres
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Tubeless
Price
Ex-showroom price from
₹2,19,000
₹1,99,000
Ex-showroom price city
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Delhi
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Pros and cons
KLX230 S
- Pro: Kerb weight of 139 kg, lighter than 93% of the 31 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
- Con: Less powerful than 93% of the 45 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (19 PS)
- Con: Less torque than 91% of the 45 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (19 Nm)
- Con: Smaller fuel tank than 95% of the 42 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (7.5 litres)
Apache RTX
- Pro: Dual-channel ABS
- Con: Less torque than 82% of the 45 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (28.5 Nm)
- Con: Smaller fuel tank than 88% of the 42 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (12.5 litres)