Skip to content

Kawasaki KLX230 vs Royal Enfield Scram 440

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

Kawasaki KLX230
Royal Enfield Scram 440

Kawasaki

KLX230

From ₹2.19 Lakh

Royal Enfield

Scram 440

From ₹2.25 Lakh

Kawasaki KLX230KLX230 · ₹2.19 Lakh
Royal Enfield Scram 440Scram 440 Trail · ₹2.25 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price KLX230: ₹2.19 Lakh (ahead) Scram 440: ₹2.25 Lakh KLX230 ₹5,805 cheaper
Braking KLX230: Single-channel ABS Scram 440: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage KLX230: Not published Scram 440: 29.5 kmpl Claimed
Power KLX230: 18.37 bhp Scram 440: 25.4 bhp (ahead) Torque 19 vs 34 Nm
Weight KLX230: 139 kg Scram 440: 187 kg Seat height 880 vs 795 mm
Versions KLX230: 2 Scram 440: 2

Pick the KLX230 for the lower price.

Pick the Scram 440 for dual-channel abs and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.19 Lakh
₹2.25 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.48 Lakh
₹2.62 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹6,579 a month
₹6,954 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
18.37 bhp
25.4 bhp
Torque
19 Nm
34 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
29.5 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, SOHC, Air / Oil-Cooled, FI
Displacement
233 cc
440 cc
Bore x Stroke
67.0 mm x 66.0 mm
82.0 mm x 83.5 mm
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
9.8:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air / Oil Cooled
Gearbox
6-speed manual
5 Speed Manual (1D 4U)
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet Multiplate Clutch with assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 265 mm, dual-piston caliper
Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 220 mm, single-piston caliper
Single Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Spoke, 21-inch front / 18-inch rear
Heavy-Duty Wire-Spoke Wheels (or Alloy Wheels) (19-inch Front / 17-inch Rear)
Tyre Type
Tubed
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
100/90-19 Tube-type / Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
120/90-17 Tube-type / Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork with rubber gaiters (190 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
37mm Uni-Trak monoshock
Monoshock with progressive linkage (180 mm travel)
Frame Type
Tubular, semi-double cradle
Half-duplex split cradle frame
Wheelbase
1,370 mm
1455 mm
Ground Clearance
255 mm
200 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
880 mm
795 mm
Kerb Weight
139 kg
187 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.5 litres
15.0 L (Reserve 3.0 L)
Length
Not listed
2160 mm
Width
Not listed
840 mm
Height
Not listed
1165 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
Digi-Analogue Instrument Console with Tripper Navigation Pod
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Bluetooth turn-by-turn navigation via Tripper)
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation)
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (USB charging port)

Safety & Convenience

Vehicle Location Tracking
Last park location
Not listed
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
None
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED with DRL
Full LED Round Headlamp with matte black bezel
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
Bulb / Halogen

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Pillion seat fitted
Single-piece ribbed scrambler bench seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹2.19 Lakh
₹2.25 Lakh – ₹2.32 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
5 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

KLX230₹2.19 Lakh Scram 440 Trail₹2.25 Lakh Scram 440 ₹5,805 more

On-road price by city

KLX230 KLX230 against Scram 440 Scram 440 Trail

CityKLX230Scram 440Gap
Mumbai₹2.54 Lakh₹2.71 LakhKLX230 ₹16,543 less
Pune₹2.54 Lakh₹2.71 LakhKLX230 ₹16,543 less
New Delhi₹2.48 Lakh₹2.62 LakhKLX230 ₹14,120 less
Bengaluru₹2.7 Lakh₹2.84 LakhKLX230 ₹14,701 less
Chennai₹2.56 Lakh₹2.71 LakhKLX230 ₹14,353 less
Hyderabad₹2.7 Lakh₹2.84 LakhKLX230 ₹14,701 less
Ahmedabad₹2.43 Lakh₹2.57 LakhKLX230 ₹14,004 less
Kolkata₹2.52 Lakh₹2.66 LakhKLX230 ₹14,237 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 KLX230 or the Scram 440?

The KLX230, by ₹5,805 on the versions compared here: KLX230 KLX230 at ₹2.19 Lakh against Scram 440 Scram 440 Trail at ₹2.25 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.48 Lakh against ₹2.62 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The KLX230 KLX230 makes 18.37 bhp and 19 Nm and the Scram 440 Scram 440 Trail makes 25.4 bhp and 34 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹6,579 a month for the KLX230 and ₹6,954 for the Scram 440, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals