Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Kawasaki KLX230

Last Updated: September 3, 2026

Kawasaki KLX230 price starts at Rs. 1.84 Lakh, which is Rs. 15.40 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati Desmo450 MX, priced at Rs. 17.24 Lakh. On the performance front, the Desmo450 MX uses a 449.6cc engine producing 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm and the KLX230 a 233cc engine producing 19 PS. If you're deciding between the Desmo450 MX and KLX230, the Desmo450 MX is the better pick for performance, while the KLX230 stands out for affordability.

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Desmo450 MX vs KLX230 Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati Desmo450 MXKawasaki KLX230
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.24 LakhRs. 1.84 Lakh
Mileage Not Available40 kmpl
Engine 449.6 cc233 cc
Max power 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm19 PS
Kerb weight Not Available139 Kg

Desmo450 MX vs KLX230 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Desmo450 MX STDKawasaki KLX230 STD
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Brand Name Ducati Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.24 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing System 4 valves DOHC, Hydraulic Tensioner, Semi Dry Sump, Liquid Cooled Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Max Power 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm 19 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Desmo450 MX Colors
Kawasaki KLX230 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Not Available Digital
EMI
Rs. 47,192 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,301 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 42,956 Desmo450 MX Insurance Rs. 11,784 KLX230 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing System 4 valves DOHC, Hydraulic Tensioner, Semi Dry Sump, Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Engine Displacement
449.6 cc
233 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm
19 PS
Max Torque
53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
19 Nm
Bore
96 mm
67 mm
Stroke
62.1 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
9.4:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
40 Kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
223 mm
Suspension-Front
Showa Upside Down Front Fork Ø 49 mm Fully Adjustable. Outer Tube With Kashima Coating. Wheel Travel - 310 mm
Ø37 mm, Telescopic fork
Suspension-Rear
Showa Mono Shock, Fully Adjustable, Wheel Travel - 301 mm
Uni-Trak

Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-21 Rear :-110/90-19
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
104.8 kg
136 kg
Seat height
970 mm
880 mm
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2110*830*1160 mm3
Wheelbase
1494 mm
1370 mm
Length
Not Available
2110 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
255 mm
Height
Not Available
1160 mm
Width
Not Available
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.2 L
7.5 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
139 Kg
Tail Light
Not Available
LED
Front Brake Size
260 mm
290 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
Not Available
LED

Frame Type
Aluminium Welded With Cast, Forged and Extruded Parts
Perimeter, High Tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Ducati Fall Detection
Not Available
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Dirt Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
WiFi
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Not Available
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Not Available
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki KLX230
  • Long travel suspension and superb ground clearance makes it quite capable offroad, Switchable ABS at the rear enhances the offroad capabilities of the bike, Look and styling makes the bike look like a proper offroader
Kawasaki KLX230
  • The pricing is a bit too high compared to competitors, The console is rather plain and doesn't offer many features, Misses out on tubeless spoke wheels
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Which bike is cheaper Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Kawasaki KLX230?
The Kawasaki KLX230 is cheaper than Ducati Desmo450 MX by ₹15.40 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Kawasaki KLX230?
For the STD version, 449.6 cc Petrol engine of Desmo450 MX produces 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm of power and 53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 233 cc Petrol engine of KLX230 produces 19 PS of power and 19 Nm of torque

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