Kawasaki Klx230 S vs Yamaha R2

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

233 cc
204 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
Fuel Injection

Cooling

Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

19 hp @ 7800 rpm
26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

19 Nm @ 6400 rpm
19.1 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Bore

67 mm
66 mm

Stroke

66 mm
59.6 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet, multi disc
Assist & Slipper Clutch, Wet, multiple-disc

Slipper clutch

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Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

36 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Size

7.5 L
12 L

Auto Start/Stop

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Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Tubular, semi-double cradle
Backbone (Steel Tube Diamond Frame)

Chassis type

Semi Double Cradle
Backbone frame, High-tensile steel

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic fork
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork), 37.0 mm

Rear Suspension Type

Uni-Trak swingarm
Linked-Type Monocross Suspension

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Spoke
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubed
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

2.75 - 21 45P
100/80-17 M/C 52S

Rear Tyre Size

4.10 - 18 59P
140/70R17 M/C 66H

Front Disc/Drum Size

290 mm
282 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

230 mm
220 mm

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Radial Mounted Brake Caliper

Wheel Size

Front - 21 inch, Rear - 18 inch
Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch

Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Disc
Front - Disc, Rear - Disc

Front Wheel Size

21 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

18 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

290 mm
282 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

230 mm
220 mm

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Electronic suspension

–

Wheel Construction

–
Alloy

Radial tyres

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Dimensions

Length

2080 mm
1980 mm

Width

830 mm
700 mm

Height

1110 mm
1140 mm

Wheelbase

1350 mm
1340 mm

Seat height

830 mm
810 mm

Ground Clearance

220 mm
170 mm

Kerb Weight

139 kg
150 kg

Adjustable seat height

–

Safety

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Adaptive Cruise Control

Hazard lights

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Single Channel
Dual channel

Combined Braking System

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Cornering Headlamps

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

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Features

Navigation

Turn Signal

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Tripmeter

Stepped Seat

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stand Alarm

Pillion Seat

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Backrest

Pass-light switch

Odometer

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Luggage Panniers

Keyless Lock

Engine-kill switch

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Bluetooth Connectivity

Cruise Control

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Daytime Running Lights

Digital Fuel Guage

Electric Start

Audio System

Antilock Braking System

Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Headlamp Type

LED
Bi-functional LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

USB Charging Port

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Riding Modes

–

Quickshifter

–

Auto-Blipper

–

Keyless Start

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Low Battery Indicator

–

Electric System

–
12V DC

Battery

–
12V, 5Ah

Headlight Type

–
Projector Headlamp

Shift Light

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Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Touchscreen

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Trip Meter

Tachometer Type

Digital

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Shift Indicator

–

Fuel gauge

Gear Indicator

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

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Average Fuel Consumption

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