Kawasaki Klx230 vs Hero Motocorp Passion Plus

Autocar India

Kawasaki Klx230

Standard

2.19 lakh

Hero Motocorp Passion Plus

Disc

84.13 thousand

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

233 cc
97.2 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
1 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
–

Cooling

Air Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

N/A
Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm
8.02 hp @ 8000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm
8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Bore

67 mm
50 mm

Stroke

66 mm
49.5 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
4

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

N/A
Wet Multiplate

Reverse gear

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

7.6 L
11 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

None kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

None kmpl
–

User Reported Mileage

35.91 kmpl
–

0-60kph

4.15 sec
–

0-100kph

11.82 sec
–

60-0kph

19.36 m
–

0-80kph

6.94 sec
–

0-40kph

2.27 sec
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

–
1.8 L

Top Speed

–
85 kph

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Double Cradle

Chassis type

Perimeter, High-tensile steel
Double Cradle

Front Suspension Type

37mm Telescopic Fork
Telescopic

Rear Suspension Type

New Uni Trak with adjustable preload /250 mm
Twin Tube

Rear Suspension Adjustability

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

265 mm
240 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Drum

Rear Brake Size

220 mm
130 mm

Wheel Type

Spoke
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubed
Tubeless

Tyre make and model

N/A
–

Front Tyre Size

2.75 - 21 45P
80/100 - 18

Rear Tyre Size

4.10 - 18 59P
80/100 - 18

Radial tyres

N/A
–

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
–

Front Wheel Size

21 inch
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

18 inch
18 inch

Wheel Construction

–
Alloy

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1370 mm
1235 mm

Seat height

880 mm
790 mm

Ground Clearance

265 mm
168 mm

Kerb Weight

139 kg
116 kg

Length

–
1982 mm

Width

–
770 mm

Height

–
1087 mm

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
–

Traction control

Hazard lights

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Pillion Seat

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Backrest

Pass-light switch

Odometer

Low Battery Indicator

Tripmeter

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Electric Start

Digital Fuel Guage

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
–

Daytime Running Lights

Turn Signal

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
Halogen Bulb

Engine-kill switch

Navigation

Cruise Control

No. of Tripmeters

2

Low Oil Indicator

–

Quickshifter

–

Shift Light

–

USB Charging Port

–

Battery

–
12V-3Ah MF Battery

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Headlight Type

–
Projector Headlamp

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Touchscreen

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Fuel gauge

Service due indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

–

Tachometer Type

–

Average Speed

–

Gear Indicator

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–