Kawasaki Klx230 vs Tvs Apache Rtx 300

Autocar India

Kawasaki Klx230

Standard

2.19 lakh

Tvs Apache Rtx 300

Built to order

2.34 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

233 cc
299.1 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
Fuel Injection

Cooling

Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 Cylinder

Aspiration

N/A
Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm
35.5 bhp @ 9000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm
28.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm

Bore

67 mm
78 mm

Stroke

66 mm
62.6 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
–

Number of Gears

6
6

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

N/A
Wet Multi-Plate Lean Segment Assist and Slipper Clutch

Slipper clutch

–

Reverse gear

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

7.6 L
12.5 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

39 kmpl
35.8 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

42 kmpl
40.62 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

35.91 kmpl
31.58 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
–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Steel Trellis Frame Hinged With Aluminium Cast Swingarm

Chassis type

Perimeter, High-tensile steel
Trellis Frame

Front Suspension Type

37mm Telescopic Fork
USD Forks, Ø 41mm

Rear Suspension Type

New Uni Trak with adjustable preload /250 mm
Monoshock with Floating Piston

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Spoke
–

Tyre type

Tubed
Tubeless

Tyre make and model

N/A
–

Front Tyre Size

2.75 - 21 45P
110/80 - 19

Rear Tyre Size

4.10 - 18 59P
150/70 - 17

Radial tyres

N/A
–

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
–

Front Wheel Size

21 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

18 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

265 mm
320 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

220 mm
240 mm

Wheel Construction

–
Alloy

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
320 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
240 mm

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1370 mm
1430 mm

Seat height

880 mm
835 mm

Ground Clearance

265 mm
200 mm

Kerb Weight

139 kg
180 kg

Length

–
2176 mm

Width

–
885 mm

Height

–
1400 mm

Safety

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual Channel

Traction control

Hazard lights

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
–

Tripmeters Type

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
Switchable

Daytime Running Lights

Turn Signal

Clock

–

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Engine-kill switch

–

Navigation

–

Cruise Control

No. of Tripmeters

2
–

Riding Modes

–

Quickshifter

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Battery

–
12V, 8Ah, VRLA

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Touchscreen

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instrument console

Digital
–

Trip Meter

–

Fuel gauge

–

Service due indicator

–

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Speedometer

Digital

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–