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Honda Hornet 2.0 vs Kawasaki KLX 230

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Hornet 2.0 or Kawasaki KLX 230? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Hornet 2.0 and KLX 230. Honda Hornet 2.0 Price starts at Rs.1.45 Lakh (ex-showroom) for OBD2B and Kawasaki KLX 230 Price starts at Rs.1.84 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Hornet 2.0 is 1 cylinder, 184 cc Engine can generate 17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Kawasaki KLX 230 is a 1 cylinder, 233 cc Engine can generate 17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Hornet 2.0 provides a mileage of 42.3 kmpl (base model), and KLX 230 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Honda Hornet 2.0 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants whereas Kawasaki KLX 230 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Hornet 2.0 vs KLX 230

Key HighlightsHonda Hornet 2.0Kawasaki KLX 230
PriceRs.1.45 LakhRs.1.84 Lakh
Engine Capacity184.4 cc233 cc
Power17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range42.3 kmplN/A km/charge
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Honda Hornet 2.0 OBD2B bike
OBD2B
Rs. 1.45 Lakh
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Kawasaki KLX 230 STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.84 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.63 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.07 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
7.6 Litres
Engine Displacement
184.4 cc
233 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel Abs
Calliper Type
Front - 2 Piston & Rear - 1 Piston
Fixed
Front Disc Size
276
240
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
25
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
-
Front Wheel Size
17
70/100-21
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
110/100-18
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoked
Front Suspension
Upside down Fork (USD)
Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
Uni-Trak
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
70/100-21

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
-
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
-
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/42000 Kms
-

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
-
Frame Type
Diamond Type
Perimeter high-tensile steel

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
Digital
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
check
Engine Capacity
184.4 cc
233 cc
Engine Type
4 Stroke SI Engine
Air-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Range
540 km/charge
-
Top Speed
130 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
61 mm x 63.09 mm
67 mm x 66 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel injection
Max Power
17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm
17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
-
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
-
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
-
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
check
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Slipper Clutch
Assist & Slipper Clutch
-
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2034 mm
2090 mm
Width
783 mm
845 mm
Height
1064 mm
1150 mm
Wheelbase
1355 mm
1370 mm
Ground Clearance
167 mm
265 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
7.6 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Dirt
Seat Height
790 mm
880 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
142 kg
139 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Gets upside down front forks
  • Full digital instrument cluster
  • Great service reach
  • It is worth for its cost and easy to maintain.
Cons
  • Misses out on dual-channel ABS
  • Pillion seat has less space
  • Priced quite high
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Detailed Comparison of Honda Hornet 2.0 and Kawasaki KLX 230

Safety

Hornet 2.0 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . KLX 230 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Hornet 2.0 has features like Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki KLX 230, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Honda Hornet 2.0 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and KLX 230 comes with 6 Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Honda Hornet 2.0 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1064 mm seat height. Kawasaki KLX 230 has 1150 mm seat height and 7.6 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Honda Hornet 2.0 and Kawasaki KLX 230 Owner Reviews

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  • KLX 230 Review
    • Dm
      Debu mohanty
      20 Sep 2025
      4.2
      This bike is amazing, offering excellent performance and stylish looks.
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    • BG
      BISHAL GHOSH
      14 Sep 2025
      4.6
      This bike is a beast! The engine is excellent, and the handling and control are super smooth.
      Like
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    • S
      Shreyash
      14 Sep 2025
      4.6
      The bike is good to ride, with strong performance and decent mileage for a 185cc engine. The suspension is also good. Two points to note: the headlight and seat cushion could be better for long rides.
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      Rishabh
      1 Month ago
      4.0
      Nice bike, and I am very satisfied with it. The looks are excellent, and whenever I ride it on the road, people notice my vehicle—it makes me feel proud.
      Likes (1)
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    • K
      Kartik
      2 Month ago
      3.0
      It’s a great vehicle to own with a strong engine and decent looks. A performance of the Apache 200 4V.
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      Reply
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