For riders with a strong sense of wanderlust, trekking is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors. Not merely playing outside. but really soaking in the fresh air and taking the time to truly enjoy the scenery.
Enter the KLX230 SHERPA. Kawasaki's rider-friendly trekking tool complements its highly approachable package.
✓ Lightweight and easy handling.
✓ Low and confidence-inspiring seat height.
✓ KLX230-base engine and chassis with a compact, unimposing image and ample off-road performances.
✓ Strong outdoor-gear looks equipped with hand-guard and skid-plate contribute to a functional trail-bike design.
✓ Cancellable ABS.
✓ Smartphone Connectivity.
The KLX230 SHERPA’s significant power, tailored for trail riding, is complemented by ample, smooth torque that contributes to a rider-friendly engine character and delivers linear acceleration. The engine is compact, contributing to the bike’s manoeuvrability and light weight, and the simple construction afforded by air-cooling makes it ideal for trail riding.
Sharing the high-tensile steel perimeter frame from the dualpurpose KLX230 gives the KLX230 SHERPA the handling stability needed for confident trail riding when the pavement ends. Originally designed from scratch for dirt-riding use, the frame benefitted from extensive feedback from Kawasaki test riders to achieve a highly accommodating balance between engine and frame that enables a wide range of riders to enjoy the KLX230 SHERPA with confidence.
Durable aluminium skid plate helps to resist damage to the engine’s crankcase from obstacles encountered when trail riding and adds to the KLX230 SHERPA’s rugged, outdoor image.
Metal-reinforced hand guards enhance rider confidence when riding off-road and contribute to rugged outdoor-gear looks.
Lightweight and strong, the tapered handlebar contributes to both the KLX230 SHERPA’s light handling and rugged build quality.
Petal disc brakes front and rear provide sure stopping power.
A ø265 mm front disc gripped by a twinpiston caliper offers strong, confident braking. A ø220 mm disc operated by a single-piston caliper slows the rear.
Kawasaki’s ABS system for dual-purpose use was carefully tuned to enable both on-road and off-road use. The KLX230 SHERPA’s ABS offers enhanced braking confidence when riding on a lowfriction surface.
* Riders can opt to disable the ABS function according to their preference when riding off-road.
* The ABS is disabled using a switch at the left handle. After the bike is turned off and re-started, ABS returns to its default setting (front and rear ABS enabled).
When the paved road ends, large-diameter aluminium wheels, measuring 21” at the front and 18” at the rear, efficiently navigate trails, greatly contributing to dirt trekking performance.
GP-21F/GP-22R dual-purpose tyres accommodate a wide range of riding situations from city and highway riding to dirt trekking and trail riding.
With its natural, upright riding position and low seat height, the KLX230 SHERPA offers a highly approachable package for a wide range of riders, whether exploring an unbeaten path on the way to a weekend campout or commuting in town.
At 845 mm, the KLX230 SHERPA’s low seat height makes it highly approachable for a wide range of riders and contributes to a confidenceinspiring reach to the ground.
Functional, compact and friendly, the styling of the KLX230 SHERPA was carefully chosen to create an image distinct from other KLX models inspired by Kawasaki’s KX motocrossers. Bright, racy colours are replaced with earth-tones, and slim, utilitarian bodywork is used in place of more aggressive pieces to create a trail bike with strong outdoor-gear looks. Like high-end outdoor gear, the KLX230 SHERPA’s rugged trail-bike design is one that riders will be proud to show off, whether in town or on the trail.
Compact, stacked dual-LED unit (top: low beam; bottom: high beam) offers excellent lighting performance, while the headlight’s white-tinted light conveys an advanced, modern image.
Metal-reinforced hand guards enhance rider confidence when riding off-road and contribute to rugged outdoor-gear looks.
Seat uses two types of black seat leather, contributing to a tough, premium look. The dimpled pattern of the top piece gives the image of a highgrip surface; the side pieces are smooth. The seat’s black colouring highlights the KLX230 SHERPA’s low seat height.
Durable aluminium skid plate helps to resist damage to the engine’s crankcase from obstacles encountered when trail riding and adds to the KLX230 SHERPA’s rugged, outdoor image.
All-digital instrument panel offers at-aglance information care of a largedisplay easy-toread LCD screen. Features include a speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, clock, smartphone call and mail notices, Bluetooth indicator, and a range of indicator lamps.
Bluetooth technology enables riders to connect to their bike wirelessly. Using the smartphone application “RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE,” a number of functions can be accessed, contributing to an enhanced motorcycling experience.
- Vehicle Info: battery voltage can be viewed via the smartphone.
- Riding Log: GPS route information as well as vehicle running information can be logged and viewed via the smartphone.
- Communication(Sharing): rider profile, location and riding logs can be shared with other RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE users, allowing riders to interact with other like-minded riders.
- Maintenance Log: maintenance history like refuelling, lubrication, oil changes, consumable parts replacement, and periodic inspections can be managed.
The KLX230 SHERPA’s significant power, tailored for trail riding, is complemented by ample, smooth torque that contributes to a rider-friendly engine character and delivers linear acceleration. The engine is compact, contributing to the bike’s manoeuvrability and light weight, and the simple construction afforded by air-cooling makes it ideal for trail riding.
Sharing the high-tensile steel perimeter frame from the dualpurpose KLX230 gives the KLX230 SHERPA the handling stability needed for confident trail riding when the pavement ends. Originally designed from scratch for dirt-riding use, the frame benefitted from extensive feedback from Kawasaki test riders to achieve a highly accommodating balance between engine and frame that enables a wide range of riders to enjoy the KLX230 SHERPA with confidence.
Durable aluminium skid plate helps to resist damage to the engine’s crankcase from obstacles encountered when trail riding and adds to the KLX230 SHERPA’s rugged, outdoor image.
Metal-reinforced hand guards enhance rider confidence when riding off-road and contribute to rugged outdoor-gear looks.
Lightweight and strong, the tapered handlebar contributes to both the KLX230 SHERPA’s light handling and rugged build quality.
Petal disc brakes front and rear provide sure stopping power.
A ø265 mm front disc gripped by a twinpiston caliper offers strong, confident braking. A ø220 mm disc operated by a single-piston caliper slows the rear.
Kawasaki’s ABS system for dual-purpose use was carefully tuned to enable both on-road and off-road use. The KLX230 SHERPA’s ABS offers enhanced braking confidence when riding on a lowfriction surface.
* Riders can opt to disable the ABS function according to their preference when riding off-road.
* The ABS is disabled using a switch at the left handle. After the bike is turned off and re-started, ABS returns to its default setting (front and rear ABS enabled).
When the paved road ends, large-diameter aluminium wheels, measuring 21” at the front and 18” at the rear, efficiently navigate trails, greatly contributing to dirt trekking performance.
GP-21F/GP-22R dual-purpose tyres accommodate a wide range of riding situations from city and highway riding to dirt trekking and trail riding.
With its natural, upright riding position and low seat height, the KLX230 SHERPA offers a highly approachable package for a wide range of riders, whether exploring an unbeaten path on the way to a weekend campout or commuting in town.
At 845 mm, the KLX230 SHERPA’s low seat height makes it highly approachable for a wide range of riders and contributes to a confidenceinspiring reach to the ground.
Functional, compact and friendly, the styling of the KLX230 SHERPA was carefully chosen to create an image distinct from other KLX models inspired by Kawasaki’s KX motocrossers. Bright, racy colours are replaced with earth-tones, and slim, utilitarian bodywork is used in place of more aggressive pieces to create a trail bike with strong outdoor-gear looks. Like high-end outdoor gear, the KLX230 SHERPA’s rugged trail-bike design is one that riders will be proud to show off, whether in town or on the trail.
Compact, stacked dual-LED unit (top: low beam; bottom: high beam) offers excellent lighting performance, while the headlight’s white-tinted light conveys an advanced, modern image.
Metal-reinforced hand guards enhance rider confidence when riding off-road and contribute to rugged outdoor-gear looks.
Seat uses two types of black seat leather, contributing to a tough, premium look. The dimpled pattern of the top piece gives the image of a highgrip surface; the side pieces are smooth. The seat’s black colouring highlights the KLX230 SHERPA’s low seat height.
Durable aluminium skid plate helps to resist damage to the engine’s crankcase from obstacles encountered when trail riding and adds to the KLX230 SHERPA’s rugged, outdoor image.
All-digital instrument panel offers at-aglance information care of a largedisplay easy-toread LCD screen. Features include a speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, clock, smartphone call and mail notices, Bluetooth indicator, and a range of indicator lamps.
Bluetooth technology enables riders to connect to their bike wirelessly. Using the smartphone application “RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE,” a number of functions can be accessed, contributing to an enhanced motorcycling experience.
- Vehicle Info: battery voltage can be viewed via the smartphone.
- Riding Log: GPS route information as well as vehicle running information can be logged and viewed via the smartphone.
- Communication(Sharing): rider profile, location and riding logs can be shared with other RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE users, allowing riders to interact with other like-minded riders.
- Maintenance Log: maintenance history like refuelling, lubrication, oil changes, consumable parts replacement, and periodic inspections can be managed.
| DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,080 mm |
| Overall width | 920 mm |
| Overall height | 1,150 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,365 mm |
| Road clearance | 240 mm |
| Seat height | 845 mm |
| Curb mass | 134 kg |
| Dry mass | 127 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 7.6 litres |
| PERFORMANCE | |
|---|---|
| Max. power | 13.2 kW {18 PS} / 8,000 min-1 |
| Max. Power with Ram Air | - |
| Max. torque | 18.0 N·m {1.8 kgƒ·m} / 6,400 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 mm x 1 |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Starting system | Electric |
| 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 | 200 mm |
| Rear Wheel travel | 223 mm |
| Caster (Rake angle) | 24.6° |
| Trail | 96 mm |
| Steering angle (left/right) | 45° / 45° |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-21 45P |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-18 59P |
| Front Type Brake | Single ø265 mm petal disc (Effective diameter: ø241 mm) |
| Caliper (Front) | Twin-piston |
| Rear Type Brake | Single ø220 mm petal disc (Effective diameter: ø186 mm) |
| Caliper (Rear) | Single-piston |
