Kawasaki KLX230R S vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350

Last Updated: September 3, 2026

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 price starts at Rs. 1.66 Lakh, which is Rs. 13,344 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki KLX230R S, priced at Rs. 1.79 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the KLX230R S offers a claimed 14 kmpl, while the Bullet 350 delivers 37 kmpl. On the performance front, the KLX230R S uses a 233cc engine producing 20 PS @ 8000 rpm and the Bullet 350 a 349cc engine producing 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm. If you're deciding between the KLX230R S and Bullet 350, the Bullet 350 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the KLX230R S stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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KLX230R S vs Bullet 350 Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki KLX230R SRoyal Enfield Bullet 350
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.79 LakhRs. 1.66 Lakh
Mileage 14 kmpl37 kmpl
Engine 233 cc349 cc
Max power 20 PS @ 8000 rpm20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Kerb weight 129 Kg195 Kg

KLX230R S vs Bullet 350 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki KLX230R S (2026)Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Military
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Brand Name Kawasaki Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.79 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.66 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-oil Cooled
Max Power 20 PS @ 8000 rpm 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki KLX230R S Colors
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm, Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Not Available Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 5,157 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 4,772 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,700 KLX230R S Insurance Rs. 11,476 Bullet 350 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
77 kmph
110 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-oil Cooled
Engine Displacement
233 cc
349 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
20 PS @ 8000 rpm
20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque
20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
67 mm
72 mm
Stroke
66 mm
85.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Electronic Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
9.5:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
14 kmpl
37 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
35-40 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
223 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Fork
Telescopic, 41mm Forks, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Suspension-Rear
Uni-Trak with spring preload adjustability
Twin Tube Emulsion Shock Absorbers With 6-Step Adjustable Preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
26 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
26 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
33 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
33 psi
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-120/80-18
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm, Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Seat height
900 mm
805 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
375 kg
Length*Width*Height
2050*830*1180 mm3
2110*785*1125 mm3
Wheelbase
1370 mm
1390 mm
Length
2050 mm
2110 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
160 mm
Height
1180 mm
1125 mm
Width
830 mm
785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.5 L
13 L
Kerb Weight
129 Kg
195 Kg
Tail Light
Not Available
Bulb
Front Brake Size
290 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
153 mm

Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
Not Available
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Twin Downtube Spine Frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
ECO Mode
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Single Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Not Available
Single Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
500 Km/45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000 Km/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
10000 Km/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
15000 Km/550 Days
Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 30,000 Km
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
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
Royal Enfield Bullet 350
  • Refined engine lets you cruise at 90-100kmph effortlessly
  • Comfortable ergonomics and Smooth gearbox
Kawasaki KLX230R S
  • Gets the same suspension setup as the 2026 KLX230 with less wheel travel
Royal Enfield Bullet 350
  • Lever feedback could’ve been better
  • Expensive, priced too close to the Royal Enfield Classic 350
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Kawasaki KLX230R S Vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350 FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki KLX230R S vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350?
Kawasaki KLX230R S has out rated Royal Enfield Bullet 350 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki KLX230R S vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350?
The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX230R S by ₹13,344.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki KLX230R S vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350?
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. Whereas for the Military version, 349 cc Petrol engine of Bullet 350 produces 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm of power and 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kawasaki KLX230R S has better performance.

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