With the KLX230 enjoying popularity among trail enthusiasts in both Western and Asian markets, updates to Kawasaki’s highly capable dual purpose model help strengthen the KLX brand. The engine and chassis, both designed with trail riding in mind, remain largely the same, so the powerful, light and manoeuvrable character is carried over. Sportier, more aggressive looks come care of a compact new LED headlight, headlight cover and front fender. Updated ABS allows riders to disable the rear ABS for more active off-road control. For Asian markets, Special Edition models feature a sporty inverted fork. And as before, low-seat models make trail riding fun available to a wider range of riders.
Replacing the current bulb headlight, a compact new LED headlight is the centrepiece of the KLX230’s sportier, more aggressive front-end. The new headlight unit is shorter front-to-back, giving the area a much sleeker look. Revised headlight cover contributes to the design.
Sporty front fender contributes to the more aggressive front-end design.
Revised ECU settings offer a number of improvements:
- Lower fast-idle speed reduces engine noise when the engine is warming up.
- Revised atmospheric correction results in improved power delivery when riding at high altitudes.
- Revisions to the fuel injection map offer improved throttle response in cold temperatures.
Generator capacity optimised to suit the change to the new LED headlight (18.0 A at 5,000 min-1 >> 16.5 A at 5,000 min-1).
Increased fuel injection volume allows Thai-market models to use E20 fuel.
Replacing the current bulb headlight, a compact new LED headlight is the centrepiece of the KLX230’s sportier, more aggressive front-end. The new headlight unit is shorter front-to-back, giving the area a much sleeker look. Revised headlight cover contributes to the design.
Sporty front fender contributes to the more aggressive front-end design.
Revised ECU settings offer a number of improvements:
- Lower fast-idle speed reduces engine noise when the engine is warming up.
- Revised atmospheric correction results in improved power delivery when riding at high altitudes.
- Revisions to the fuel injection map offer improved throttle response in cold temperatures.
Generator capacity optimised to suit the change to the new LED headlight (18.0 A at 5,000 min-1 >> 16.5 A at 5,000 min-1).
Increased fuel injection volume allows Thai-market models to use E20 fuel.
| DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,105 mm |
| Overall width | 835 mm |
| Overall height | 1,165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm |
| Road clearance | 265 mm |
| Seat height | 885 mm |
| Curb mass | 133 kg |
| Dry mass | - |
| Fuel tank capacity | 7.5 litres |
| PERFORMANCE | |
|---|---|
| Max. power | 14.0 kW {19 PS} / 7,600 min-1 |
| Max. Power with Ram Air | - |
| Max. torque | 19.8 N·m {2.0 kgƒ·m} / 6,100 min-1 |
| ENGINE | |
|---|---|
| Type / Valve system | 4-stroke Single |
| Coolant System | Air-cooled |
| Bore x Stroke | 67.0 x 66.0 mm |
| Displacement | 233 cm3 |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel supply | Fuel injection (ø32 x 1) |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Starting system | EL. Starter |
| Ignition system | Digital |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
|---|---|
| Driving system | Chain |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return |
| Primary reduction ratio | 2.871 (89/31) |
| 1st Gear ratios | 3.000 (39/13) |
| 2st Gear ratios | 2.067 (31/15) |
| 3st Gear ratios | 1.556 (28/18) |
| 4st Gear ratios | 1.261 (29/23) |
| 5st Gear ratios | 1.040 (26/25) |
| 6st Gear ratios | 0.852 (23/27) |
| Final reduction ratio | 3.214 (45/14) |
| Clutch type (Primary) | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| FRAME | |
|---|---|
| Type | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension | ø37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | New Uni Trak with adjustable preload |
| Front Wheel travel | 220 mm |
| Rear Wheel travel | 223 mm |
| Caster (Rake angle) | 27.5º |
| Trail | 116 mm |
| Steering angle (left/right) | 45º / 45º |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-21 45P |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-18 59P |
| Front Type Brake | Single ø240 mm petal disc, |
| Caliper (Front) | Twin-piston |
| Rear Type Brake | Single ø220 mm petal disc |
| Caliper (Rear) | Single-piston |
