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Kawasaki KLX230 vs TVS Apache RTX

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

Kawasaki KLX230
TVS Apache RTX

Kawasaki

KLX230

From ₹2.19 Lakh

Full KLX230 page Change

TVS Motor

Apache RTX

From ₹1.99 Lakh

Full Apache RTX page Change
Kawasaki KLX230KLX230 · ₹2.19 Lakh
TVS Apache RTXApache RTX Base · ₹1.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price KLX230: ₹2.19 Lakh Apache RTX: ₹1.99 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTX ₹19,500 cheaper
Braking KLX230: Single-channel ABS Apache RTX: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage KLX230: Not published Apache RTX: 32 kmpl Claimed
Power KLX230: 18.37 bhp Apache RTX: 36 PS (ahead) Torque 19 vs 28.5 Nm
Weight KLX230: 139 kg Apache RTX: 180 kg Seat height 880 vs 835 mm
Versions KLX230: 2 Apache RTX: 3 (ahead)

Pick the Apache RTX for the lower price, dual-channel abs, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.19 Lakh
₹1.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.48 Lakh
₹2.26 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹6,579 a month
₹6,011 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
18.37 bhp
36 PS
Torque
19 Nm
28.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
32 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve
Single cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve
Displacement
233 cc
299 cc
Bore x Stroke
67.0 mm x 66.0 mm
78 mm x 62.6 mm
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
11.6:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Assist and slipper clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 265 mm, dual-piston caliper
Disc, 320 mm, radial caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 220 mm, single-piston caliper
Disc, 240 mm, floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Dual-channel ABS
Wheel Type
Spoke, 21-inch front / 18-inch rear
Alloy, 19-inch front / 17-inch rear
Tyre Type
Tubed
Tubeless
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
110/80-19
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
150/70-17

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
41mm USD forks
Rear Suspension
37mm Uni-Trak monoshock
Monoshock absorber
Frame Type
Tubular, semi-double cradle
Steel trellis frame
Wheelbase
1,370 mm
1,430 mm
Ground Clearance
255 mm
200 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
880 mm
835 mm
Kerb Weight
139 kg
180 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.5 litres
12.5 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
5-inch TFT digital
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Yes on top trim: turn-by-turn navigation, map mirroring, GoPro control

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
4 modes: Urban, Tour, Rally, and a fourth mode sources call either Road or Rain
Traction Control
Not listed
Yes
Quickshifter
Not listed
Standard on Top/BTO trims, not on the base trim
Cruise Control
Not listed
Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not listed
Optional
Windscreen
Not listed
Yes, manually adjustable

Lights

Headlight
LED with DRL
LED with DRL
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Pillion seat fitted
Stepped pillion seat

Choice

Versions
2 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹2.19 Lakh
₹1.99 Lakh – ₹2.34 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 Apache RTX Top₹2.19 Lakh Same price

On-road price by city

KLX230 KLX230 against Apache RTX Apache RTX Base

CityKLX230Apache RTXGap
Mumbai₹2.54 Lakh₹2.32 LakhApache RTX ₹21,976 less
Pune₹2.54 Lakh₹2.32 LakhApache RTX ₹21,976 less
New Delhi₹2.48 Lakh₹2.26 LakhApache RTX ₹21,391 less
Bengaluru₹2.7 Lakh₹2.46 LakhApache RTX ₹23,341 less
Chennai₹2.56 Lakh₹2.34 LakhApache RTX ₹22,171 less
Hyderabad₹2.7 Lakh₹2.4 LakhApache RTX ₹29,326 less
Ahmedabad₹2.43 Lakh₹2.22 LakhApache RTX ₹21,001 less
Kolkata₹2.52 Lakh₹2.3 LakhApache RTX ₹21,781 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 Apache RTX?

The Apache RTX, by ₹19,500 on the versions compared here: KLX230 KLX230 at ₹2.19 Lakh against Apache RTX Apache RTX Base at ₹1.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.48 Lakh against ₹2.26 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The KLX230 KLX230 makes 18.37 bhp and 19 Nm and the Apache RTX Apache RTX Base makes 36 PS and 28.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹6,579 a month for the KLX230 and ₹6,011 for the Apache RTX, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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