Kawasaki Klx230 vs Yamaha R2

Autocar India

Kawasaki Klx230

Standard

2.19 lakh

Yamaha R2

M

2.53 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

233 cc
204 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
26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

18.3 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

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

N/A
Assist & Slipper Clutch, Wet, multiple-disc

Slipper clutch

–

Reverse gear

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

7.6 L
12 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

39 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

42 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
–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Backbone (Steel Tube Diamond Frame)

Chassis type

Perimeter, High-tensile steel
Backbone frame, High-tensile steel

Front Suspension Type

37mm Telescopic Fork
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork), 37.0 mm

Rear Suspension Type

New Uni Trak with adjustable preload /250 mm
Linked-Type Monocross Suspension

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Spoke
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubed
Tubeless

Tyre make and model

N/A
–

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

Radial tyres

N/A

Calliper Type

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

Front Wheel Size

21 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

18 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

265 mm
282 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

220 mm
220 mm

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Electronic suspension

–

Wheel Construction

–
Alloy

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
282 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
220 mm

Wheel Size

–
Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch

Brake type

–
Front - Disc, Rear - Disc

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1370 mm
1340 mm

Seat height

880 mm
810 mm

Ground Clearance

265 mm
170 mm

Kerb Weight

139 kg
150 kg

Length

–
1980 mm

Width

–
700 mm

Height

–
1140 mm

Adjustable seat height

–

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

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
Bi-functional 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
Dual Channel ABS

Daytime Running Lights

Turn Signal

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Engine-kill switch

Navigation

Cruise Control

–

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Audio System

–

USB Charging Port

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Riding Modes

–

Quickshifter

–

Auto-Blipper

–

Keyless Lock

–

Keyless Start

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

–

Electric System

–
12V DC

Battery

–
12V, 5Ah

Headlight Type

–
Projector Headlamp

Shift Light

–

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Touchscreen

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Fuel gauge

Service due indicator

–

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Speedometer

Digital

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

Tachometer

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Tachometer Type

–
Digital