Kawasaki KLX 150L vs KTM 65 SX Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Capable and friendly engine Good amount of suspension travel Great for first-time riders Read More	Too easy to ride and control Supreme mechanical components Read More
Things we don't like	Slightly expensive Older in comparison to competitors Read More	Bare basic since it is not street legal Stiff ride quality Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	144 cc	65 cc
Maximum Power	11.52 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	7 L	3.5 L
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	58.0 mm x 54.4 mm	45 mm x 40.8 mm
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Air-Cooled, SOHC Engine	Single Cylinder, 2-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	2-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Maximum Torque	11.3 Nm	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	SOHC	--
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust/
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	8000 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Clutch Type	--	Wet Multi Disc

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Off Road
Ground Clearance	300 mm	280 mm
Wheel Base	1340 mm	1137 mm
Seat Height	875 mm	750 mm
Width	770 mm	--
Height	1145 mm	--
Length	2080 mm	--
Kerb Weight	118 kg	70 kg
Seating Capacity	1	1
Dry Weight	--	53 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Kick
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Ignition System	--	Electronic

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	USD WP Fork
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak	Mono Shock
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	215 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	270 mm

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Front Wheel Size	R21	--
Front Tyre	70/100 R21	--
Rear Wheel Size	R18	--
Rear Tyre	90/100 R18	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

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

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Console

Odometer	Analog Analog	--
Tachometer	No	No
Navigator	No	No
Display Screen	No	No
Tripmeter	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	--
Oil Change Indicator	--	No

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	No	No
Indicator Light	Yes	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	--

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	--
Additional Features	--	No

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Single Seat Single Seat
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes
Body Frame Type	--	Central Tube Frame With Double Cradle Central Tube Frame With Double Cradle

Brake

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