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.
| DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,080 mm |
| Overall width | 835 mm |
| Overall height | 1,110 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,360 mm |
| Road clearance | 210 mm |
| Seat height | 830 mm |
| Curb mass | 135 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, Single ø240 mm petal disc |
| Front Wheel travel | 158 mm |
| Rear Wheel travel | 168 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 |
