Indian Scout Bobber vs Kawasaki KLX230R S

Last Updated: August 19, 2026

Kawasaki KLX230R S price starts at Rs. 1.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 12.20 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Scout Bobber, priced at Rs. 13.99 Lakh. On the performance front, the Scout Bobber uses a 1250cc engine producing 106.45 PS and the KLX230R S a 233cc engine producing 20 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Scout Bobber and KLX230R S, the KLX230R S is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Scout Bobber stands out for performance.

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Scout Bobber vs KLX230R S Comparison Summary

Specification Indian Scout BobberKawasaki KLX230R S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.99 LakhRs. 1.79 Lakh
Mileage Not Available14 kmpl
Engine 1250 cc233 cc
Max power 106.45 PS20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 246 Kg129 Kg

Scout Bobber vs KLX230R S Key Highlights

Basic Info Indian Scout Bobber STDKawasaki KLX230R S (2026)
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Brand Name Indian Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid Cooled V-Twin Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC
Max Power 106.45 PS 20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Scout Bobber Colors
Kawasaki KLX230R S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-533.4 mm, Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 38,304 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,157 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 39,793 Scout Bobber Insurance 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
Liquid Cooled V-Twin
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC
Engine Displacement
1250 cc
233 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
106.45 PS
20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
108 Nm @ 6300 rpm
20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
104 mm
67 mm
Stroke
73.6 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
9.4:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
14 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
20 kmp
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
223 mm
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Fork, Travel - 120 mm
Telescopic Fork
Suspension-Rear
Dual Shocks, Travel - 51 mm
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 :-130/90-16 Rear :-150/80-16
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Wheel Size
Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-533.4 mm, Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
237 kg
Not Available
Seat height
665 mm
900 mm
Gross Weight
449 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2206*930*1071 mm3
2050*830*1180 mm3
Wheelbase
1562 mm
1370 mm
Length
2206 mm
2050 mm
Ground Clearance
109 mm
270 mm
Height
1071 mm
1180 mm
Width
930 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
7.5 L
Kerb Weight
246 Kg
129 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Not Available
Front Brake Size
298 mm
290 mm
Rear Brake Size
298 mm
230 mm

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

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Not Available
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
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
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
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 Indian Scout Bobber vs Kawasaki KLX230R S?
The Kawasaki KLX230R S is cheaper than Indian Scout Bobber by ₹12.20 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Indian Scout Bobber vs Kawasaki KLX230R S?
For the STD version, 1250 cc Petrol engine of Scout Bobber produces 106.45 PS of power and 108 Nm @ 6300 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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