Honda CB500X vs Kawasaki KLX 300R Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Fantastic all-rounder Learner-friendly Affordable Read More	Agile handling Powerful engine Read More
Things we don't like	No gear indicator Read More	Stiff ride quality No pillion comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	471 cc	292 cc
Maximum Power	46.9 hp	28.6 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.7 L	7.9 L
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC Liquid-cooled Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Compression Ratio	10.7:1	11.0:1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Bore X Stroke	67 mm x 66.8 mm	78.0 mm x 61.2 mm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	2	1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Torque	43.2 Nm	26.3 Nm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Fuel Consumption	27.8 kmpl	45 kmpl
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	7000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	8000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Off Road
Height	1412 mm	1250 mm
Width	828 mm	825 mm
Seating Capacity	2	1
Wheel Base	1443 mm	1435 mm
Ground Clearance	181 mm	305 mm
Seat Height	834 mm	925 mm
Kerb Weight	198 kg	128 kg
Length	2156 mm	2120 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Mono Shock	Uni-Trak
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R21
Rear Tyre	160/60 R17	100/100 R18
Front Tyre	110/80 R19	80/100 R21
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Tyre Type	Tubel	Rad

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	No
Pass Switch	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Road, Touring Road, Touring	Off Road Off Road
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Traction Control	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Central Locking	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	--
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	--
Navigator	No	--
Tachometer	Yes	--
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	--
Side Stand Indicator	No	--

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Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	--
Indicator Light	Yes	No
Tail Lamp	LED LED	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	--
Accessory Outlet	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Single Seat Single Seat
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No