MotoIndex compares current dual-sport motorcycles using source-backed price, engine, weight, seat-height, ground-clearance and braking records so the trade-offs stay visible.
We currently track 4 motorcycles that meet this guide's criteria.Last specification check represented here: 2026-08-25.Objective distinctions from the checked records. No “Best Overall” label is used without a defensible scoring model.
Scroll horizontally on smaller screens. The order follows the methodology below, not a subjective overall score.
| Price order | Model | Observed price | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat height | Ground clearance | ABS configuration | Fuel tank | Why it's here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suzuki DR160 | ₱129,000 | 162 cc | 14.08 hp | 138 kg | 845 mm | 244 mm | Single-channel front ABS | 12.2 L | Price order 1 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱129,000; it is not an overall quality score. |
| 2 | Kawasaki KLX150 | ₱134,900 | 144 cc | 11.53 hp | 119 kg | 866 mm | — | No ABS; off-road-oriented brake package | 6.9 L | Price order 2 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱134,900; it is not an overall quality score. |
| 3 | Yamaha WR155R | ₱180,000–₱180,900 | 155 cc | 16.49 hp | 134 kg | 880 mm | 245 mm | No ABS; front and rear disc brakes | 8.1 L | Price order 3 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱180,000–₱180,900; it is not an overall quality score. |
| 4 | Kawasaki KLX 230 | ₱196,000 | 233 cc | 19.74 hp | 132 kg | 884 mm | 264 mm | No ABS asserted on the Kawasaki Philippines model-level page | 7.5 L | Price order 4 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱196,000; it is not an overall quality score. |
Observed starting price from lowest to highest.
Observed prices use dated checks; specifications and ground-clearance figures come from each model's source-backed record when available.
Prices checked: 2026-08-25
Specifications checked: 2026-08-25
Each block explains the model's position, the measurable reason to consider it, the main competing priority, and a dated next step.
Price order 1 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱129,000; it is not an overall quality score.
its manual configuration, 162 cc engine and ₱129,000 observed price match your budget priorities.
Kawasaki KLX150 is the clearer checked alternative when lower curb weight matters more.
Price order 2 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱134,900; it is not an overall quality score.
its manual configuration, 144 cc engine and ₱134,900 observed price match your budget priorities.
Suzuki DR160 is the clearer checked alternative when a lower published seat matters more.
Price order 3 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱180,000–₱180,900; it is not an overall quality score.
its manual configuration, 155 cc engine and ₱180,000–₱180,900 observed price match your budget priorities.
Kawasaki KLX150 is the clearer checked alternative when lower curb weight matters more.
Price order 4 follows the page's observed-price ordering at ₱196,000; it is not an overall quality score.
its manual configuration, 233 cc engine and ₱196,000 observed price match your budget priorities.
Kawasaki KLX150 is the clearer checked alternative when lower curb weight matters more.
This section uses the same checked price, dimensions, engine and equipment records shown in the comparison table. Open an individual motorcycle page for its dated sources, variant notes and market-price checks.
This section uses the same checked price, dimensions, engine and equipment records shown in the comparison table. Open an individual motorcycle page for its dated sources, variant notes and market-price checks.
This section uses the same checked price, dimensions, engine and equipment records shown in the comparison table. Open an individual motorcycle page for its dated sources, variant notes and market-price checks.
This section uses the same checked price, dimensions, engine and equipment records shown in the comparison table. Open an individual motorcycle page for its dated sources, variant notes and market-price checks.
This section uses the same checked price, dimensions, engine and equipment records shown in the comparison table. Open an individual motorcycle page for its dated sources, variant notes and market-price checks.
Start with the rider/use-case constraint that matters most, then verify the model and exact variant.
₱129,000
Check the model →119 kg
Check the model →845 mm seat
Check the model →19.74 hp
Check the model →Purchase price is the number everyone compares, but it is not the number you pay every month. Below is a running-cost estimate for the models in this guide, built from the same assumptions for all of them so the comparison is fair.
Across the 4 motorcycles in this guide, the estimated monthly running cost spans about ₱2,827 to ₱3,554 — a difference of roughly ₱727 a month, or ₱8,724 over a year. On a five-year ownership horizon that gap matters more than most buyers expect when they are comparing showroom prices.
Worth noting: the cheapest motorcycle to buy here is the Suzuki DR160 at ₱129,000, but the cheapest to run is the Kawasaki KLX150. Those are different motorcycles, which is the whole reason to look past the purchase price.
Fuel is the part riders feel first, but it is rarely the biggest line. For the Kawasaki KLX150, the estimate splits roughly into ₱1,360 of fuel, ₱650 of routine maintenance and ₱817 of insurance, registration and tyre reserve spread across the month.
On that basis, budget somewhere between ₱33,926 and ₱42,647 for a first year of running costs, before financing. If you are buying on installment, add the monthly amortisation on top — that is a separate number, and the two together are what your actual budget has to absorb.
Change any of these and the ranking can change. The calculators below take your own numbers instead of these defaults.
Run your own cost estimate →These figures are planning estimates for comparing the motorcycles in dual-sport motorcycles in the philippines on the same basis. They are not quotes, and they exclude financing interest, helmet and gear, accessories and the cost of any accident or repair outside routine maintenance.
Use the checked comparison table and the explicit method for this guide: Observed starting price from lowest to highest. Tie-breaker: Lower curb weight.
Suzuki DR160 has the lowest observed starting price in this guide at ₱129,000. Check its model page for dated price sources and variant notes.
Kawasaki KLX150 is the lightest checked model in this guide at 119 kg.
Suzuki DR160 has the lowest published seat height in this guide at 845 mm. Published seat height alone does not guarantee rider fit.
Use the checked comparison table and the explicit method for this guide: Observed starting price from lowest to highest. Tie-breaker: Lower curb weight.
Continue into adjacent budgets, categories, fit filters and equipment-led guides.
Prices checked: 2026-08-25. Specifications checked: 2026-08-25. MotoIndex keeps observed market prices separate from manufacturer specifications and does not manufacture subjective rankings where the data cannot support them.
