Kawasaki Klx230r S vs Bajaj Dominar 250

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

233 cc
248.8 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Cooling

Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

18.74 bhp @ 7800 rpm
26.63 bhp @ 8500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

19.1 Nm @ 6200 rpm
23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Bore

67 mm
72 mm

Stroke

66 mm
61.1 mm

Number of Gears

6
6

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch

Fueling

–
Fuel Injection

Spark Plugs

–
2 Per Cylinder

Slipper clutch

–

Gearbox Type

–
Manual

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

7.5 L
13 L

User Reported Mileage

35.74 kmpl
32.22 kmpl

Official Fuel Economy

–
None kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

–
2.6 L

Top Speed

–
132 kph

Auto Start/Stop

–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Perimeter, High-Tensile Steel
Beam type perimeter frame

Chassis type

Perimeter, High-tensile steel
Beam type perimeter frame

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic Fork
Telescopic, 37mm USD Fork, 135mm travel

Rear Suspension Type

Uni-Trak with spring preload adjustability
Multi-step adjustable Mono shock with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110mm

Rear Suspension Adjustability

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

Rear Tyre Size

4.10 - 18 59P
130/70 - 17

Front Wheel Size

21 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

18 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

290 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

230 mm
230 mm

Wheel Construction

–
Alloy

Radial tyres

–
N/A

Calliper Type

–
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Dimensions

Length

2050 mm
2156 mm

Width

830 mm
836 mm

Height

1180 mm
1112 mm

Wheelbase

1370 mm
1453 mm

Seat height

900 mm
800 mm

Ground Clearance

270 mm
157 mm

Kerb Weight

129 kg
180 kg

Safety

Traction control

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–
Dual channel

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Hazard lights

–

Features

Pillion Footrest

USB Charging Port

Turn Signal

Tripmeters Type

Digital

Tripmeter

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stand Alarm

Shift Light

Pillion Seat

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Backrest

Pass-light switch

Electric Start

Clock

Cruise Control

Daytime Running Lights

Digital Fuel Guage

Odometer

Low Battery Indicator

Low Oil Indicator

Navigation

Headlamp Type

–
LED

Stepped Seat

–

Quickshifter

–

No. of Tripmeters

–
2

Keyless Lock

–

Headlight Bulb Type

–
LED

Antilock Braking System

–
Dual Channel ABS

Brake/Tail Light

–
LED

Engine-kill switch

–

Battery

–
12V, 8Ah VRLA

Instrumentation

Service due indicator

Instrument console

Digital

Gear Indicator

Tachometer

Tachometer Type

Digital

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Speed

Speedometer

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

Fuel gauge

–