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Honda XR300L vs Kawasaki KLX230

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Honda XR300L
Kawasaki KLX230

Honda

XR300L

From ₹1.83 Lakh

Full XR300L page Change

Kawasaki

KLX230

From ₹2.19 Lakh

Full KLX230 page Change
Honda XR300LStandard · ₹1.83 Lakh
Kawasaki KLX230KLX230 · ₹2.19 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price XR300L: ₹1.83 Lakh (ahead) KLX230: ₹2.19 Lakh XR300L ₹36,000 cheaper
Braking XR300L: Not listed KLX230: Single-channel ABS
Power XR300L: Not published KLX230: 18.37 bhp
Versions XR300L: 1 KLX230: 2 (ahead)

Pick the XR300L for the lower price.

Pick the KLX230 for more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.83 Lakh
₹2.19 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.08 Lakh
₹2.48 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹5,530 a month
₹6,579 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
Not listed
18.37 bhp
Torque
Not listed
19 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Dual-sport motorcycle
Not listed
Ex-showroom Price (Bengaluru)
Rs 1,83,000
Not listed
Booking Status
Pre-booking open at Honda BigWing dealerships
Not listed
Delivery Timeline
Full specifications unlock in Q3 FY 2026-27, with deliveries commencing shortly after
Not listed
Unveiled
24 July 2026
Not listed
Manufacturing
Made in India
Not listed
Positioning
Honda's dual-purpose adventure motorcycle, sitting below the XR300 Rally
Not listed

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single-cylinder, air-cooled with oil cooler
Single cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve
Displacement
293.5 cc
233 cc
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
67.0 mm x 66.0 mm
Compression Ratio
Not listed
9.4:1
Cooling
Not listed
Air Cooled
Gearbox
Not listed
6-speed manual
Clutch
Not listed
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Not listed
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake
Disc
Not listed
ABS
2-channel, switchable
Not listed
Front Wheel Size
21 inch
Not listed
Rear Wheel Size
18 inch
Not listed
Wheel Type
Wire-spoke
Spoke, 21-inch front / 18-inch rear
Tyre Type
Dual-purpose
Tubed
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Disc, 265 mm, dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Disc, 220 mm, single-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Single Channel ABS

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension
Gas-charged Pro-link monoshock
37mm Uni-Trak monoshock
Suspension Travel
Long-travel at both ends
Not listed
Frame Type
Not listed
Tubular, semi-double cradle
Wheelbase
Not listed
1,370 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
255 mm

Dimensions

Fuel Tank Capacity
7.8 L
7.5 litres
Seat Height
Not listed
880 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
139 kg

Instrument Cluster

Type
LCD
Not listed
Display Type
Not listed
Digital
Bluetooth/Navigation
Not listed
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation

Safety & Convenience

Traction Control
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
Not listed
ABS
2-channel, rear ABS can be switched off
Not listed
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not listed
Last park location
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Not listed
Yes
Kill Switch
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Not listed
LED with DRL
Taillight
Not listed
LED
Turn Indicators
Not listed
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Not listed
Pillion seat fitted

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.83 Lakh
₹2.19 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Standard₹1.83 Lakh KLX230₹2.19 Lakh KLX230 ₹36,000 more

On-road price by city

XR300L Standard against KLX230 KLX230

CityXR300LKLX230Gap
Mumbai₹2.14 Lakh₹2.54 LakhXR300L ₹40,572 less
Pune₹2.14 Lakh₹2.54 LakhXR300L ₹40,572 less
New Delhi₹2.08 Lakh₹2.48 LakhXR300L ₹39,492 less
Bengaluru₹2.26 Lakh₹2.7 LakhXR300L ₹43,092 less
Chennai₹2.15 Lakh₹2.56 LakhXR300L ₹40,932 less
Hyderabad₹2.21 Lakh₹2.7 LakhXR300L ₹48,582 less
Ahmedabad₹2.04 Lakh₹2.43 LakhXR300L ₹38,772 less
Kolkata₹2.12 Lakh₹2.52 LakhXR300L ₹40,212 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the XR300L or the KLX230?

The XR300L, by ₹36,000 on the versions compared here: XR300L Standard at ₹1.83 Lakh against KLX230 KLX230 at ₹2.19 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.08 Lakh against ₹2.48 Lakh.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,530 a month for the XR300L and ₹6,579 for the KLX230, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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