JAWA 42 vs Kawasaki KLX 230RS
42 vs KLX 230RS
Key Highlights | JAWA 42 | Kawasaki KLX 230RS |
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Price | Rs.1.89 Lakh | Rs.1.94 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 294.72 cc | 233 cc |
Power | 26.94 bhp | 19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 42 kmpl | 14 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
42 specifications | KLX 230RS specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 2.12 Lakh Price Breakup | 2.18 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.9 | 4.4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 Litres | 6.6 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 294.72 cc | 233 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
42 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | KLX 230RS Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 280 | 213 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 23 | 26 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 23 | 26 |
Front Wheel Size | 18 | 21 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | No |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 30 | 33 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 28 | 33 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 18 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Spoke |
Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks | Telescopifor22mm |
Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber | New Uni Trak Swingarm / 223 mm |
Front Tyre Size | 100/90 - 18 | 80/100 - 21 51M |
Instrumentation
42 Instrumentation | KLX 230RS Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | No | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | No |
Tachometer | No | No |
Speedometer | Analogue | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
42 Exterior | KLX 230RS Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | No | No |
LED headlight | No | No |
Warranty
42 Warranty | KLX 230RS Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 24000 km | 2 Years or 30000 km |
Body & Suspension
42 Body & Suspension | KLX 230RS Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Double Cradle | Tubular& semi-double cradle |
Engine & Transmission
42 Engine & Transmission | KLX 230RS Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 294.72 cc | 233 cc |
Engine Type | Single cylinder 4 Stroke Liquid cooled DOHC | 4-stroke single& SOHC& air-cooled |
No. of Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Top Speed | - | 77 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 76 mm x 65 mm | 67 mm x 66 mm |
Configuration | Single Cylinder | Single Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Air Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 26.94 bhp | 19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
Max Torque | 26.84 Nm | 20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Mileage (Claimed) | 42 kmpl | 14 kmpl |
Comfort & Convenience
42 Comfort & Convenience | KLX 230RS Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | No | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | No | No |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | No | No |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | No |
Riding Modes | No | No |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | No |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | No | No |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | No | No |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
42 Safety | KLX 230RS Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | No |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | No |
Radial Tyres | No | No |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | No |
Pass Light | Yes | No |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | No |
Turn Signal | Halogen Bulb | No |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | No | No |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate |
Traction Control System | No | No |
Dimensions & Capacity
42 Dimensions & Capacity | KLX 230RS Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2071 mm | 2035 mm |
Width | 833 mm | 840 mm |
Height | 788 mm | 1175 mm |
Wheelbase | 1369 mm | 1350 mm |
Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 275 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 Litres | 6.6 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | - | 1.3 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Off Road |
Seat Height | 788 mm | 900 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 184 kg | 115 kg |
Pros & Cons
42 Pros & Cons | KLX 230RS Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of JAWA 42 and Kawasaki KLX 230RS
Safety
42 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . KLX 230RS has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
JAWA 42 has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki KLX 230RS, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
JAWA 42 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and KLX 230RS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
JAWA 42 has a 13.2 Litres fuel tank with 788 mm seat height. Kawasaki KLX 230RS has 1175 mm seat height and 6.6 Litres fuel tank capacity.