Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki KLX 230RS
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Rebel 500 or Kawasaki KLX 230RS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Rebel 500 and KLX 230RS. Honda Rebel 500 Price starts at Rs.5.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Kawasaki KLX 230RS Price starts at Rs.5.21 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Rebel 500 is Twin Cylinder cylinder, 471 cc Engine can generate 45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Kawasaki KLX 230RS is a 1 cylinder, 233 cc Engine can generate 19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of range, Rebel 500 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and KLX 230RS has a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model). Honda Rebel 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas Kawasaki KLX 230RS is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
Rebel 500 vs KLX 230RS
Key Highlights | Honda Rebel 500 | Kawasaki KLX 230RS |
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Price | Rs.5.12 Lakh | Rs.5.21 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 471 cc | 233 cc |
Power | 45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm | 19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | N/A km/charge | 14 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Rebel 500 specifications | KLX 230RS specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 5.80 Lakh Price Breakup | 5.90 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | - | 4.3 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.2 Litres | 6.6 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 471 cc | 233 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rebel 500 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | KLX 230RS Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | - | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 296 | 213 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 26 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 26 |
Front Wheel Size | 406.4 | 21 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | No |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | - | 33 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | - | 33 |
Rear Wheel Size | 406.4 | 18 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | Telescopifor22mm |
Rear Suspension | Dualshocks | New Uni Trak Swingarm / 223 mm |
Front Tyre Size | 130/90-16 | 80/100 - 21 51M |
Instrumentation
Rebel 500 Instrumentation | KLX 230RS Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | - | No |
Touch Screen Display | - | No |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Yes |
Gear Indicator | - | No |
Tachometer | Digital | No |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Rebel 500 Exterior | KLX 230RS Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | No |
LED headlight | Yes | No |
Warranty
Rebel 500 Warranty | KLX 230RS Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | - | 2 Years or 30000 km |
Body & Suspension
Rebel 500 Body & Suspension | KLX 230RS Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Steel Diamond | Tubular& semi-double cradle |
Engine & Transmission
Rebel 500 Engine & Transmission | KLX 230RS Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | - | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | - | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 471 cc | 233 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, 8 valve, Parallel Twin Cylinder | 4-stroke single& SOHC& air-cooled |
No. of Cylinders | Twin Cylinder | 1 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Top Speed | - | 77 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 67 mm x 66.8 mm | 67 mm x 66 mm |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Single Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Air Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm | 19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
Max Torque | 43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm | 20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Mileage (Claimed) | - | 14 kmpl |
Comfort & Convenience
Rebel 500 Comfort & Convenience | KLX 230RS Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | - | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | - | No |
Front Storage Box | - | No |
Geo Fencing | - | No |
Low Battery Indicator | - | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | - | No |
Pillion Backrest | - | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | No |
Riding Modes | - | No |
Service Reminder Indicator | - | No |
Under Seat Storage | - | No |
GPS & Navigation | - | No |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | - | No |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Rebel 500 Safety | KLX 230RS Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | - | No |
Hazard Warning Indicator | - | No |
Hazard Warning Switch | - | No |
Radial Tyres | - | No |
Side Stand Alarm | - | No |
Pass Light | Yes | No |
Pillion Grabrail | - | No |
Turn Signal | LED | No |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Brake Assist | dual-channel | - |
Power Modes | - | No |
Slipper Clutch | - | Wet Multiplate |
Traction Control System | - | No |
Dimensions & Capacity
Rebel 500 Dimensions & Capacity | KLX 230RS Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2205 mm | 2035 mm |
Width | 820 mm | 840 mm |
Height | 690 mm | 1175 mm |
Wheelbase | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Ground Clearance | 125 mm | 275 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.2 Litres | 6.6 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.2 Litres | 1.3 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Off Road |
Seat Height | 690 mm | 900 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 191 kg | 115 kg |
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Detailed Comparison of Honda Rebel 500 and Kawasaki KLX 230RS
Safety
Rebel 500 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . KLX 230RS has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Honda Rebel 500 has features like Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki KLX 230RS, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Honda Rebel 500 comes with 6 Manual transmission and KLX 230RS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Honda Rebel 500 has a 11.2 Litres fuel tank with 690 mm seat height. Kawasaki KLX 230RS has 1175 mm seat height and 6.6 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Honda Rebel 500 and Kawasaki KLX 230RS FAQs
What is the on-road price of Honda Rebel 500?
The on-road price of Honda Rebel 500 is Rs. 5.80 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Kawasaki KLX 230RS?
The on-road price of Kawasaki KLX 230RS is Rs. 5.90 Lakh in New Delhi.