Hero XPulse 210 vs Kawasaki KLX230

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

Hero XPulse 210 price starts at Rs. 1.63 Lakh, which is Rs. 20,936 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki KLX230, priced at Rs. 1.84 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the XPulse 210 offers a claimed 40 kmpl, while the KLX230 delivers 40 kmpl. On the performance front, the XPulse 210 uses a 210cc engine producing 24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm and the KLX230 a 233cc engine producing 19 PS. If you're deciding between the XPulse 210 and KLX230, the XPulse 210 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the KLX230 stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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XPulse 210 vs KLX230 Comparison Summary

Specification Hero XPulse 210Kawasaki KLX230
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.63 LakhRs. 1.84 Lakh
Mileage 40 kmpl40 kmpl
Engine 210 cc233 cc
Max power 24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm19 PS
Kerb weight 168 Kg139 Kg

XPulse 210 vs KLX230 Key Highlights

Basic Info Hero XPulse 210 BaseKawasaki KLX230 STD
Rating
6 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Hero Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.63 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Max Power 24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm 19 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Hero Moto Corp XPulse 210 Colors
Kawasaki KLX230 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 4,698 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 5,301 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,432 XPulse 210 Insurance Rs. 11,784 KLX230 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC
Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Engine Displacement
210 cc
233 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm
19 PS
Max Torque
20.7 Nm @ 7250 rpm
19 Nm
Bore
73 mm
67 mm
Stroke
50 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
12:1
9.4:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
40 Kmpl
40 Kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
223 mm
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Front Forks Dia 41 mm With Anti Friction Bush, Travel - 210 mm
Ø37 mm, Telescopic fork
Suspension-Rear
Rectangular Swingarm With 10 Steps Adjustable Gas Charged Monoshock, Linkage Travel - 205 mm
Uni-Trak

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-21, Rear :-120/80-18
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
136 kg
Seat height
830 mm
880 mm
Length*Width*Height
2254*872*1230 mm3
2110*830*1160 mm3
Wheelbase
1446 mm
1370 mm
Length
2254 mm
2110 mm
Ground Clearance
220 mm
255 mm
Height
1230 mm
1160 mm
Width
872 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
7.5 L
Kerb Weight
168 Kg
139 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
276 mm
290 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
Not Available
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Semi Double Cradle Of High Tensil Steel
Perimeter, High Tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Dirt Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
750 Kms/60 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
6500 Kms/240 Days
Not Available
3rd Service
12500 Kms/420 Days
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hero XPulse 210
  • The larger motor’s extra performance is really useful when riding on off-road trails
  • Slim and lightweight - makes it very easy to manage
  • Ride quality at slow speeds is great
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
Hero XPulse 210
  • Still not great for long distance highway travel - engine sounds busy at 100kmph
  • Rear suspension feels a bit stiff at higher speeds
  • TFT console is difficult to read under direct sunlight
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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The Hero XPulse 210 is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX230 by ₹20,936.
Which bike offers better performance Hero Moto Corp XPulse 210 vs Kawasaki KLX230?
For the Base version, 210 cc Petrol engine of XPulse 210 produces 24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 20.7 Nm @ 7250 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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