Comparison of Honda CRF230F 2020 and Kawasaki KLX 230R [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KLX 230R × |  Honda CRF230F 2020 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2021 | 2020 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki KLX 230R | Honda CRF230F |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI® with 32mm Keihin throttle body | Injection. Fuel-injection, 34mm throttle bore |
| Displacement (cm³) | 233 | 249 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 67 | 71 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 63 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Emission details | - | Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions standards. |
| Driveline | Sealed chain | #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 13T/50T |
| Ignition | TCBI Electronic Advance | Full Transistorized |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 37mm telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic fork; |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload | Pro-Link® Showa single shock with spring-preload adjustability |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Petal disc. Dual-piston caliper. Optional ABS. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, box section perimeter | - |
| Front tyre | 80/100-21 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | 100/100-18 | 100/100-18 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 221 | 216 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 224 | 229 |
| Trail (mm) | 117 | 102 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27.5 | 26.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric & kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,379 | 1,420 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 133 | 113 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,166 | 1,190 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,106 | 2,059 |
| Overall width (mm) | 836 | 801 |
| Seat height (mm) | 884 | 884 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 264 | 287 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7.57 | 6.06 |
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