Category | Specification |
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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.