Honda ADV 160 vs Kawasaki KLX230R S

Last Updated: September 3, 2026

Honda ADV 160 price starts at Rs. 1.60 Lakh, which is Rs. 19,000 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki KLX230R S, priced at Rs. 1.79 Lakh. On the performance front, the ADV 160 uses a 156.9cc engine producing 16 PS @ 8500 rpm and the KLX230R S a 233cc engine producing 20 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the ADV 160 and KLX230R S, the KLX230R S is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the ADV 160 stands out for affordability.

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ADV 160 vs KLX230R S Comparison Summary

Specification Honda ADV 160Kawasaki KLX230R S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.60 LakhRs. 1.79 Lakh
Mileage Not Available14 kmpl
Engine 156.9 cc233 cc
Max power 16 PS @ 8500 rpm20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 133 Kg129 Kg

ADV 160 vs KLX230R S Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda ADV 160 STDKawasaki KLX230R S (2026)
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Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, 4-valve, eSP+ Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC
Max Power 16 PS @ 8500 rpm 20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda ADV 160 Colors
Kawasaki KLX230R S 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 Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI Not Available
Rs. 5,157 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,381 ADV 160 Insurance Rs. 11,700 KLX230R S Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
77 kmph
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 Displacement
156.9 cc
233 cc
Gear Box
CVT
6 Speed
Max Power
16 PS @ 8500 rpm
20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
15 Nm @ 6500 rpm
20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
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
14 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

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

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
26 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
26 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
33 psi
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

Seat height
780 mm
900 mm
Engine Oil Capacity
0.75 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1950*763*1196 mm3
2050*830*1180 mm3
Wheelbase
1324 mm
1370 mm
Length
1950 mm
2050 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
270 mm
Height
1196 mm
1180 mm
Width
763 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.1 L
7.5 L
Kerb Weight
133 Kg
129 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Not Available
Front Brake Size
Not Available
290 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
230 mm

USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Not Available
Battery Capacity
12V / 3AH
12V / 6AH

Frame Type
Double Cradle Frame
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Additional Features/Information
Roadsync, Honda Selectable Torque Control
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Not Available
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Single Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Not Available
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
27 L
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki KLX230R S
  • At 129kg (kerb) the bike is quite light
  • Rider-friendly engine performance
  • The ground clearance quite high at 270mm
Kawasaki KLX230R S
  • Gets the same suspension setup as the 2026 KLX230 with less wheel travel
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Which bike is best between Honda ADV 160 vs Kawasaki KLX230R S?
On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda ADV 160 vs Kawasaki KLX230R S?
The Honda ADV 160 is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX230R S by ₹19,000.
Which bike offers better performance Honda ADV 160 vs Kawasaki KLX230R S?
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 (2026) version, 233 cc Petrol engine of KLX230R S produces 20 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque

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