Honda XR 300L vs Kawasaki KLX230R S

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

Kawasaki KLX230R S price starts at Rs. 1.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 4,000 cheaper than the base variant of Honda XR 300L, priced at Rs. 1.83 Lakh. On the performance front, the XR 300L uses a 293.5cc engine and the KLX230R S a 233cc engine producing 20 PS @ 8000 rpm.

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XR 300L vs KLX230R S Comparison Summary

Specification Honda XR 300LKawasaki KLX230R S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.83 LakhRs. 1.79 Lakh
Mileage Not Available14 kmpl
Engine 293.5 cc233 cc
Max power Not Available20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available129 Kg

XR 300L vs KLX230R S Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda XR 300L RallyKawasaki KLX230R S (2026)
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Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. To Be Announced Rs. 1.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air Cooled Engine with Oil Cooler Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC
Max Power Not Available 20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda XR 300L Colors
Kawasaki KLX230R S Colors
Wheel Size Not Available Front :-533.4 mm, Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Not Available Self Start Only
Speedometer Not Available Digital
EMI Not Available
Rs. 5,157 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 11,700 KLX230R S Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
77 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air Cooled Engine with Oil Cooler
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC
Engine Displacement
293.5 cc
233 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
67 mm
Stroke
Not Available
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
1
Drive Type
Not Available
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
Not Available
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)
Not Available
14 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
223 mm
Suspension-Front
Not Available
Telescopic Fork
Suspension-Rear
Gas-charged Pro-link
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
Not Available
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Wheel Size
Not Available
Front :-533.4 mm, Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Seat height
Not Available
900 mm
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2050*830*1180 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1370 mm
Length
Not Available
2050 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
270 mm
Height
Not Available
1180 mm
Width
Not Available
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
7.5 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
129 Kg
Front Brake Size
Not Available
290 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
230 mm

Headlight
LED
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 6AH

Frame Type
Not Available
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Roadsync
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Off Road Bikes
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Digital
Starting
Not Available
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Not Available
Single
Speedometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Not Available
Digital
Switchable ABS
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 cheaper Honda XR 300L vs Kawasaki KLX230R S?
The Kawasaki KLX230R S is cheaper than Honda XR 300L by ₹4,000.
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As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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