Overview
- The Indian-assembled KLX230 is now listed around Rs 1.90–1.99 lakh ex-showroom, close to the Xpulse 210 at Rs 1.75 lakh and the Xpulse 200 4V Pro at Rs 1.64 lakh, according to recent comparisons.
- Autocar India reports the KLX230 is 22 kg lighter than the Xpulse 200 4V Pro and has a shorter wheelbase, traits that should make it more agile on trails.
- Feature sets diverge, with the Xpulse offering a TFT display with smartphone connectivity and multiple ABS modes, while the MY26 KLX230 drops Bluetooth but retains switchable ABS and LED lighting.
- Kawasaki now sells two versions: the road-legal KLX230 and the KLX230R S that is not road-legal, with reported weights of 136 kg and 129 kg respectively, per Financial Express.
- Powertrains differ by philosophy, as the KLX uses a 233cc air-cooled 2‑valve single with a six‑speed gearbox, whereas Hero’s units employ more modern multi‑valve or liquid‑cooled engines that make higher peak power but carry more weight in the 210 model.