Category | Specification |
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Engine Type | 233 cc air‑cooled, 4‑stroke single‑cylinder, SOHC, 2‑valve |
Displacement | 233 cc |
Bore × Stroke | 67.0 × 66.0 mm |
Compression Ratio | 9.4 : 1 |
Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection (32 mm throttle body) |
Starting System | Electric start |
Ignition | Digital CDI |
Max Power | ≈18.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm |
Max Torque | ≈18.3 Nm @ 6,400 rpm |
Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Frame Type | Perimeter high-tensile steel |
Front Suspension | 37 mm telescopic fork, 240 mm travel |
Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak mono‑shock, 250 mm travel |
Front Brake | Ø265 mm petal disc, dual-piston caliper |
Rear Brake | Ø220 mm petal disc, single-piston caliper |
Front Tyre | 2.75‑21 (spoked) |
Rear Tyre | 4.10‑18 (spoked) |
Wheelbase | 1,370 mm |
Seat Height | 880 mm (866 mm low-seat option) |
Ground Clearance | 265 mm |
Curb Mass | 139 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 7.6 L |
Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2,090 × 845 × 1,150 mm |
Fuel Economy | ≈40 kmpl |
Features | Dual‑purpose ABS (switchable), smartphone Bluetooth, digital LCD, KX racer ergonomics |
The 2025 Kawasaki KLX 230 is a street-legal, adventure-ready dual-sport that features a rugged 233 cc air-cooled, SOHC engine pumping out approximately 18.1 PS and 18.3 Nm, paired with EFI and electric start. It rides on long-travel 37 mm front forks and a Uni-Trak rear shock, with 21″/18″ spoked wheels, high ground clearance (265 mm), and a tall seat height (880 mm). Dual petal discs and switchable ABS offer controllable braking. Lightweight (139 kg) and equipped with smartphone connectivity and KX-inspired ergonomics, the KLX 230 delivers nimble capability both on trails and pavement.