Tvs Apache Rtx 300 vs Kawasaki Klx230

Autocar India

Tvs Apache Rtx 300

Built to order

2.34 lakh

Kawasaki Klx230

Standard

2.19 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Max Engine Power

35.5 bhp @ 9000 rpm
17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
2 Valves/Cyl

Stroke

62.6 mm
66 mm

Max Engine Torque

28.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
N/A

Fueling

Fuel Injection
N/A

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Bore

78 mm
67 mm

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

1 Cylinder
1 cylinder

Engine Displacement

299.1 cc
233 cc

Number of Gears

6
6

Reverse gear

–

Slipper clutch

–

Clutch

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

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Spark Plugs

–
1 Per Cylinder

Gearbox Type

–
Manual

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12.5 L
7.6 L

User Reported Mileage

31.58 kmpl
35.91 kmpl

Official Fuel Economy

–
None kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
None kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
None kmpl

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Suspension Type

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

Chassis name

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

Chassis type

Trellis Frame
Perimeter, High-tensile steel

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Suspension Type

USD Forks, Ø 41mm
37mm Telescopic Fork

Front Wheel Size

19 inch
21 inch

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Tyre Size

110/80 - 19
2.75 - 21 45P

Wheel Construction

Alloy
–

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm
–

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubed

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Rear Tyre Size

150/70 - 17
4.10 - 18 59P

Front Brake Size

320 mm
265 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

240 mm
–

Rear Brake Size

240 mm
220 mm

Wheel Type

–
Spoke

Tyre make and model

–
N/A

Radial tyres

–
N/A

Calliper Type

–
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Dimensions

Width

885 mm
–

Wheelbase

1430 mm
1370 mm

Seat height

835 mm
880 mm

Length

2176 mm
–

Kerb Weight

180 kg
139 kg

Height

1400 mm
–

Ground Clearance

200 mm
265 mm

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual Channel
Dual channel

Traction control

Combined Braking System

–

Hazard lights

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Pillion Footrest

Turn Signal

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Riding Modes

–

Quickshifter

–

Pillion Seat

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Backrest

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Electric Start

Daytime Running Lights

Cruise Control

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Battery

12V, 8Ah, VRLA
–

Antilock Braking System

Switchable
Dual Channel ABS

Headlamp Type

–
LED

Tripmeters Type

–
Digital

Pass-light switch

–

Odometer

–

Low Battery Indicator

–

Tripmeter

–

Stand Alarm

–

Digital Fuel Guage

–

Clock

–

Engine-kill switch

–

Navigation

–

No. of Tripmeters

–
2

Instrumentation

Speedometer

Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Touchscreen

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instrument console

–
Digital

Trip Meter

–

Fuel gauge

–

Service due indicator

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

Ambient temperature gauge

–

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