Kawasaki has quietly introduced an all-new model to its trailbike line-up, the road-legal KLX230, which is set to arrive in August.
Kawasaki says the new model is designed with trailriders in mind and we believe them! It’s powered by a fuel-injected air-cooled 233cc four-stroke single paired to a six-speed transmission. The frame is a steel perimeter design with an adjustable telescopic fork and Uni Trak shock.
It features ABS, which is switchable to suit road and dirt riding, disc breaks front and rear and 21″/18″ wheels. Seat height is a friendly 885mm and electric start adds to the KLX230’s beginner appeal.
Price is still to be announced – more info at https://kawasaki.com.au/shop/motorcycles/off-road/klx230/
KLX230 Specs
Engine Type 4-stroke, air cooled, single cylinder
Displacement 233 cm³
Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Valve System SOHC 2 valve
Fuel System Fuel Injection Keihin 32 x 1
Ignition Digital Advance
Starting Electric
Transmission 6-speed
Clutch Wet multi-disc
Frame Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Wheel travel – front 220 mm
Wheel travel – rear 223 mm
Tyre Size-front 2.75 -21
Tyre Size-rear 4.10 -18
Suspension – front Leading axle 37 mm telescopic fork
Suspension – rear New Uni Trak with adjustable preload
Brakes – front Single 265 mm petal disc with twin-piston caliper. ABS
(effective dia. 241mm)
Brakes – rear Single 220 mm petal disc, with a single-piston caliper. ABS
(effective dia. 186mm)
Wheelbase 1,380 mm
Ground Clearance 265 mm
Seat height 885 mm
Fuel Capacity 7.5 litres
Curb Mass 132 kg (includes full fuel tank, all fluids at optimum levels)
Warranty 24 Months Unlimited Kilometres
