Kawasaki Klx 230 vs Suzuki Dr650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Klx 230 vs Suzuki Dr650. Kawasaki Klx 230: 18.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road/load conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Dr650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Klx 230
Suzuki Dr650
Horsepower (hp)
18.5 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
19.1 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
166 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
18.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
19.1 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h (estimated; note: varies by road/load conditions)
155 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Klx 230
7.5/10
"Honest, durable dual-sport that rewards realistic expectations over ambition."
Pros
+Bulletproof air-cooled reliability
+Low maintenance ownership costs
+Nimble in urban traffic
Cons
−Suspension too soft overall
−Cramped for taller riders
−Limited high-speed capability
Suzuki Dr650
8.0/10
"The most reliable used adventure bike under four grand, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Dirt cheap parts availability
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely disappointing
−Carburetor needs attention
−Vibration above 70mph
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
