| Category | Specification | 
|---|---|
| Engine Type | 233 cc, air‑cooled, SOHC, 2‑valve single-cylinder | 
| Displacement | 233 cc (67 × 66 mm) | 
| Compression Ratio | 9.4 : 1 | 
| Fuel System | Fuel injection (32 mm throttle body) | 
| Starting System | Electric start | 
| Ignition | Digital CDI | 
| Max Power | ≈20 PS @ 8,000 rpm (14.6 kW) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} | 
| Max Torque | 20.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} | 
| Transmission | 6‑speed manual (return shift), wet clutch | 
| Frame | Tubular semi-double-cradle | 
| Front Suspension | 37 mm telescopic fork, 220 mm travel :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} | 
| Rear Suspension | Uni‑Trak mono-shock, 223 mm travel :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} | 
| Front Brake | 240 mm petal disc, dual‑piston caliper :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} | 
| Rear Brake | 220 mm petal disc, single‑piston caliper :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} | 
| Front Tyre | 80/100‑21 (knobby) | 
| Rear Tyre | 100/100‑18 (knobby) | 
| Wheelbase | 1,350 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | 275 mm :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} | 
| Seat Height | 900 mm :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 6.6 L :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} | 
| Curb Weight | 115 kg :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} | 
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 2,035 × 840 × 1,175 mm :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11} | 
| Trail & Rake | 108 mm trail; approx. 26–27° rake :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12} | 
| Seat Type | Single, narrow, trail-oriented | 
The Kawasaki KLX 230R S is a purpose-built, road-legal trail bike with a 233 cc air-cooled SOHC engine producing around 20 PS and 20.6 Nm, paired with EFI and electric start for reliable performance. Its off-road-focused chassis, featuring a semi-cradle frame, long-travel 37 mm fork and Uni‑Trak shock, ensures confident suspension travel over rough terrain. The bike rides on 21″/18″ knobby tyres with powerful petal disc brakes front and rear. At 900 mm seat height and 115 kg curb weight, it’s nimble yet commanding. With 6.6 L tank and Aussie/Bangkok ERGO-FIT ergonomics, it’s tailored for adventurous dual-sport touring.