Honda ADV 160 vs Kawasaki KLX230

Last Updated: September 3, 2026

Honda ADV 160 price starts at Rs. 1.60 Lakh, which is Rs. 24,000 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki KLX230, priced at Rs. 1.84 Lakh. On the performance front, the ADV 160 uses a 156.9cc engine producing 16 PS @ 8500 rpm and the KLX230 a 233cc engine producing 19 PS. If you're deciding between the ADV 160 and KLX230, the ADV 160 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the KLX230 stands out for performance.

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ADV 160 vs KLX230 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda ADV 160Kawasaki KLX230
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.60 LakhRs. 1.84 Lakh
Mileage Not Available40 kmpl
Engine 156.9 cc233 cc
Max power 16 PS @ 8500 rpm19 PS
Kerb weight 133 Kg139 Kg

ADV 160 vs KLX230 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda ADV 160 STDKawasaki KLX230 STD
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Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price Rs. 1.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, 4-valve, eSP+ Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Max Power 16 PS @ 8500 rpm 19 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda ADV 160 Colors
Kawasaki KLX230 Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-330.2 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI Not Available
Rs. 5,301 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance ADV 160 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
Flex Fuel Blend
E85
Not Available
Engine Type
Single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, 4-valve, eSP+
Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine
Engine Displacement
156.9 cc
233 cc
Gear Box
CVT
6 Speed
Max Power
16 PS @ 8500 rpm
19 PS
Max Torque
15 Nm @ 6500 rpm
19 Nm
Bore
60 mm
67 mm
Stroke
55.5 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
12.0 : 1
9.4:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Not Available

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

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
223 mm
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Fork
Ø37 mm, Telescopic fork
Suspension-Rear
Twin Rear Shock Absorbers with External Reservoir (Gas-Charged)
Uni-Trak

Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-14 Rear :-130/70-13
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Wheel Size
Front :-355.6 mm,Rear :-330.2 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
136 kg
Seat height
780 mm
880 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
0.75 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1950*763*1196 mm3
2110*830*1160 mm3
Wheelbase
1324 mm
1370 mm
Length
1950 mm
2110 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
255 mm
Height
1196 mm
1160 mm
Width
763 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.1 L
7.5 L
Kerb Weight
133 Kg
139 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
290 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 3AH
Not Available

Frame Type
Double Cradle Frame
Perimeter, High Tensile Steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Not Available
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
Roadsync, Honda Selectable Torque Control
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Not Available
Dirt Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
27 L
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
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 Honda ADV 160 vs Kawasaki KLX230?
The Honda ADV 160 is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX230 by ₹24,000.
Which bike offers better performance Honda ADV 160 vs Kawasaki KLX230?
For the STD version, 156.9 cc Petrol engine of ADV 160 produces 16 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 15 Nm @ 6500 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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