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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Kawasaki KLX 230RS

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or Kawasaki KLX 230RS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Himalayan 450 and KLX 230RS. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs.2.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Kawasaki KLX 230RS Price starts at Rs.5.21 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 1 cylinder, 452 cc Engine can generate 39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Kawasaki KLX 230RS is a 1 cylinder, 233 cc Engine can generate 19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Himalayan 450 provides a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model), and KLX 230RS has a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model). Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is available in 1 colours & 4 variants whereas Kawasaki KLX 230RS is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Himalayan 450 vs KLX 230RS

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450Kawasaki KLX 230RS
PriceRs.2.85 LakhRs.5.21 Lakh
Engine Capacity452 cc233 cc
Power39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range30 kmpl14 kmpl
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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 STD bike
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
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Rs. 2.85 Lakh
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Kawasaki KLX 230RS
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Rs. 5.21 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    3.20 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    5.90 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.1
    4.4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    17 Litres
    6.6 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    452 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
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    320
    213
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    26
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    26
    Front Wheel Size
    21
    21
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    33
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    33
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    18
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    UpsidDowFork43mm
    Telescopifor22mm
    Rear Suspension
    Linkage Type MoNoshock
    New Uni Trak Swingarm / 223 mm
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 21
    80/100 - 21 51M

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    LED headlight
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years or 30000 km
    2 Years or 30000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Steel& Twin Spar Tubular Frame
    Tubular& semi-double cradle

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    452 cc
    233 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid Cooled&Single Cylinder& DOHC& 4 Valves
    4-stroke single& SOHC& air-cooled
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.096 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    12 V&8 AH
    -
    Top Speed
    135 kmph
    77 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    84 mm x 81.5 mm
    67 mm x 66 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Air Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection

    Comfort & Convenience

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

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2245 mm
    2035 mm
    Width
    852 mm
    840 mm
    Height
    1316 mm
    1175 mm
    Wheelbase
    1510 mm
    1350 mm
    Ground Clearance
    230 mm
    275 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    17 Litres
    6.6 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    -
    1.3 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure Tourer
    Off Road
    Seat Height
    825 mm
    900 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    196 kg
    115 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • It now boasts stronger built with better hardware.
    • The Himalayan now comes with new features, a digital instrument cluster, LED lighting, riding by wire, 4 ride modes, and others.
    • The new Sherpa 450 engine offers more power and torque .
    • It is always ready to be pushed more .
    • The engine is so refined and offers a good performance .
    • New switchgear is easy to operate and offers better ergonomics.
    Cons
    • The seat is adjustable but short riders might find it a bit uncomfortable.
    • The spokes wheel with tube tires is prone to getting punctured .
    • It is not a practical daily commuter for city runs.
    • The braking could’ve been better.
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    Safety

    Himalayan 450 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Power Modes, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . KLX 230RS has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, Average Speed Indicator, Riding Modes, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator and Kawasaki KLX 230RS, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and KLX 230RS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has a 17 Litres fuel tank with 1316 mm seat height. Kawasaki KLX 230RS has 1175 mm seat height and 6.6 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Kawasaki KLX 230RS Owner Reviews

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    • KLX 230RS Review
      • A
        Adi
        12 Month ago
        5.0
        Nice bike. It has good feature and good comfort and power. Mileage is aso good and the price of this bike is good. It is good for adventure.
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        Kaustubh
        1 Year ago
        3.0
        Good for long ride and very comfortable odometer is very interesting and useful for navigation suspension and good for off road but mileage is low and in city heating issues.
        Likes (1)
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      • J
        Javeed
        2 Year ago
        4.4
        The bike is a great option for the industry because it is robust and can handle difficult terrain without posing any significant risks.
        Likes (1)
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      • SC
        Sadhu Charan sahu
        2 Year ago
        4.4
        The bike offers a competitive mileage of roughly 30-35 km/l under normal riding conditions, making it a good choice for adventure seekers seeking a balance between performance and fuel efficiency.
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        Ramesh chhatrals
        2 Year ago
        4.4
        Dual-channel ABS for added safety and an analog-digital instrument cluster with a speedometer, fuel gauge, gear position indicator, trip meter, and other information shown are among the bike's standard features.
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