If you like off-roading on two-wheels, now is a good time to be an enthusiast. Both KTM and Kawasaki offer excellent dual-sport motorcycles that can satiate your need for daily commutes along with heading to your nearest weekend trail and something more hard-core if needed. We do a specifications comparison of how the KTM 390 Enduro R stacks up against the Kawasaki KLX 230 on paper and if there's any advantage that either motorcycle has over the other. Do note that KTM will soon launch the International-spec model in India.
Also Read: KTM 390 Enduro R Review
| Specifications | KTM 390 Enduro R | Kawasaki KLX 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 399 cc | 233 cc |
| Engine | Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled | Single-cylinder, air-cooled |
| Max Power | 45.37 hp at 8,500 rpm | 17.83 hp at 8,000 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 39 Nm at 6,5000 rpm | 18.3 Nm at 6,400 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed with bi-directional Q\S | 6-speed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 9 litres | 7.6 litres |
| Wheelbase | 1,470 mm (+/- 10 mm) | 1,370 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 253 mm | 265 mm |
| Seat Height | 860 mm | 880 mm |
| Weight | 177 kg | 139 kg |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm USD (200 mm) | 37 mm (240 mm) |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock (205 mm) | Monoshock (250 mm) |
| Front Brake | 280 mm disc (ABS) | 265 mm petal disc (ABS) |
| Rear Brake | 240 mm disc (ABS) | 220 mm petal disc (ABS) |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs. 3.37 lakh | Rs. 3.3 lakh |
KTM 390 Enduro R vs Kawasaki KLX 230: Specifications
It is abundantly clear that the KTM is the more powerful motorcycle of the two and that too with significant difference. 45.37 hp against 18 hp and 39 Nm against 18.3 Nm. Both motorcycles get a 6-speed gearbox but the KTM also gets a bi-directional quick-shifter. Also, the Kawasaki gets an air-cooled engine while the KTM gets a liquid-cooled engine.
Also Read: International-Spec KTM 390 Enduro R India Launch Soon
KTM 390 Enduro R vs Kawasaki KLX 230: Dimensions
The KTM 390 Enduro is significantly heavier at 177 kg, with the KLX 230 weighing in at 139 kg. Moreover, the Kawasaki gets a taller seat at 880 mm, while the KTM has a relatively more accessible seat at 860 mm. The 390 Enduro R has a longer wheelbase and less ground clearance than the KLX 230. The KTM also gets a bigger fuel tank, with a capacity of 9 litres, compared to the 7.6 litres on the KLX 230.
KTM 390 Enduro R vs Kawasaki KLX 230: Cycle Parts
The 390 Enduro R gets 43 mm WP Apex full adjustable suspension and an adjustable WP monoshock at the rear. The KLX 230 gets 37 mm telescopic fork and a monoshock at the rear. The big difference here is in the suspension travel. The KTM gets 200 mm travel at the front and 205 mm at the rear, while the Kawasaki gets 240 mm travel up front and 250 mm travel at the rear but it isn't adjustable. The 390 Enduro R also gets bigger brakes compared to the KLX 230.
KTM 390 Enduro R vs Kawasaki KLX 230: Features
The KTM 390 Enduro R is loaded with features. There's a 4.2-inch TFT screen along with two riding modes - street and off-road. Then, you also get switchable ABS and traction control along with Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. In comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 230 gets a digital console along with app connectivity.
KTM 390 Enduro R vs Kawasaki KLX 230: Pricing
There is a difference of just Rs. 7,000 between the two motorcycles. However, what needs to be noted is that KTM will soon launch the International-spec model, which offers 230 mm suspension travel at both ends, 890 mm seat height and 272 mm ground clearance. But that will be priced at a slight premium. Coming to both these motorcycles, on paper, the KTM 390 Enduro R is a much better deal, with the only compromise being the suspension. Unless you are an off-road fanatic, then the less suspension travel shouldn't be a bother. Plus, KTM has a much wider sales & service network and fixing the KTM should be relatively easier and cheaper than the Kawasaki KLX 230.
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