The Kawasaki KLX230 has been fully revealed and this is the first serious road-going Japanese off-road bike in our country.
- 233cc motor makes 18.1hp, 18.3Nm of torque
- 240mm / 250mm suspension travel (front/rear)
- Deliveries slated to begin from January 2025
At the heart of the KLX230 is a simple air-cooled, 2-valve, 233cc single-cylinder motor making 18.1hp at 8,000rpm and 18.3Nm of torque at 6,400rpm. This engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox, unlike a 5-speed unit on its primary rival, the Hero Xpulse 200 4V.
This engine is nestled inside a perimeter frame suspended by a gaitered 37mm telescopic fork and monoshock. Aside from preload for the shock there’s no suspension adjustability on the KLX230. As is typical of an off-road focused dualsport, there’s plenty of wheel travel with 240mm at the front and 250mm at the rear. Braking duties are handled by a 265mm front disc and 220mm rear disc, supplemented by switchable dual-channel ABS.
This is a pretty spartan machine with minimal features and basic bodywork. Displaying all the information to the rider is a simple LCD display but it does have Bluetooth connectivity. There is also an LED headlight on the KLX230.
Seat height is a towering 880mm but with such a slim motorcycle, getting your feet down shouldn’t be very difficult. There is an optional low seat available which brings the seat height down to a still quite tall 866mm. At 139kg, the KLX 230 is a light bike and it is available in two colours - the signature Lime Green and a more muted Battle Grey.
A range of accessories are available for the KLX230 such as crash protection, hand guards, luggage rack, usb-c charger and handlebar pad.
Kawasaki hasn’t shared the price of the KLX230 today and that will be revealed in December. However, bookings are open for a token amount of Rs 5,000 today onwards and deliveries will begin from January 2025.