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KLX450R vs 65 SX

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Kawasaki

KLX450R

Ex-showroom price From ₹9.61 lakh ex-showroom

KTM

65 SX

Ex-showroom price From ₹5.47 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi

Quick verdict

  • 65 SX is better for light and easy to handle.
  • KLX450R is better for long rides.

Computed from stored specifications, the published bikes and scooters scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Specifications side by side

Spec
KLX450R
65 SX
Overview
Type
Off-road/competition
Off-road/competition
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Yes
Yes
Off-road / competition only
Yes
Yes
Variants
1
1
Colours
Lime Green
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Engine and performance
Engine displacement
449 cc
64.9 cc
Cylinders
1
1
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
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Transmission
5-speed
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Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight
126 kg
62 kg
Kerb weight (as stated)
126 kg
62 kg
Seat height
935 mm
730 mm
Ground clearance
315 mm
259 mm
Fuel tank
8 litres
4.5 litres
Brakes and tyres
Front brake
Single semi-floating petal disc Ø250 mm
Disc 198 mm
Rear brake
Single petal disc Ø240 mm
Disc 180 mm
Price
Ex-showroom price from
₹9,61,000
₹5,46,500
Ex-showroom price city
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Delhi

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Pros and cons

KLX450R

  • Pro: 8-litre fuel tank, bigger than 83% of the 12 off-road/competition motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Heavier than 80% of the 10 off-road/competition motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (126 kg)

65 SX

  • Pro: Kerb weight of 62 kg, lighter than 90% of the 10 off-road/competition motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 730 mm seat height, lower than 83% of the 12 off-road/competition motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Smaller fuel tank than 83% of the 12 off-road/competition motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (4.5 litres)
  • Con: Lower ground clearance than 90% of the 11 off-road/competition motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (259 mm)
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