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| Specifications |  Kawasaki KLX230 DF ABSKawasaki · 2026 |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. | 233cc233cc |
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain. | 12.68kW17.0 hp¹ @ 8,000 rpm |
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power. | 18.03Nm13.3 lb-ft @ 6,400 rpm |
Engine configuration | 4-stroke single, SOHC, air-cooled |
Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 66.0mm |
Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
Fuel system | DFI® with 32mm throttle body |
Ignition | TCBI with Electronic Advance |
Cooling system | Air-cooled4-stroke single, SOHC, air-cooled |
| Dimensions and weight | |
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight. | 137.03kg302.1 lb* |
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights. | 129kg284.4 lb** |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. | 845.82mm33.3 in |
Length | 2080.26mm81.9 in |
Width | 919.48mm36.2 in |
Height | 1150.62mm45.3 in |
Ground clearance | 238.76mm9.4 in |
Wheelbase | 1363.98mm53.7 in |
| Consumption and drivetrain | |
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption. | 7.57L2.0 gal |
| Chassis, brakes and suspension | |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. | UnknownSingle 265mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper · Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper |
Front suspension | 37mm telescopic fork/7.9 in |
Rear suspension | Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload/8.8 in |
Front tyre | 2.75 x 21 |
Rear tyre | 4.10 x 18 |
Front brake | Single 265mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper |
Rear brake | Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper |
Frame | High-tensile steel, perimeter |
Steering angle / trail | 24.6°/3.8 in |
| Fuel and transmission | |
Transmission | 6-speed |
Final drive | Sealed chain |
| Equipment | |
Equipment | ERGO-FIT®, Aluminum skid plate, Engine guards, Hand guards, All-digital Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity |
Available colours | Medium Cloudy Gray |
| Data source | Specification source |
| Kawasaki KLX230 DF ABS |
|---|
Engine |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. |
233cc233cc |
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain. |
12.68kW17.0 hp¹ @ 8,000 rpm |
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power. |
18.03Nm13.3 lb-ft @ 6,400 rpm |
Engine configuration |
| 4-stroke single, SOHC, air-cooled |
Bore × stroke |
| 67.0 x 66.0mm |
Compression ratio |
| 9.4:1 |
Fuel system |
| DFI® with 32mm throttle body |
Ignition |
| TCBI with Electronic Advance |
Cooling system |
Air-cooled4-stroke single, SOHC, air-cooled |
Dimensions and weight |
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight. |
137.03kg302.1 lb* |
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights. |
129kg284.4 lb** |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. |
845.82mm33.3 in |
Length |
2080.26mm81.9 in |
Width |
919.48mm36.2 in |
Height |
1150.62mm45.3 in |
Ground clearance |
238.76mm9.4 in |
Wheelbase |
1363.98mm53.7 in |
Consumption and drivetrain |
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption. |
7.57L2.0 gal |
Chassis, brakes and suspension |
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable. |
UnknownSingle 265mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper · Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper |
Front suspension |
| 37mm telescopic fork/7.9 in |
Rear suspension |
| Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload/8.8 in |
Front tyre |
| 2.75 x 21 |
Rear tyre |
| 4.10 x 18 |
Front brake |
| Single 265mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper |
Rear brake |
| Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper |
Frame |
| High-tensile steel, perimeter |
Steering angle / trail |
| 24.6°/3.8 in |
Fuel and transmission |
Transmission |
| 6-speed |
Final drive |
| Sealed chain |
Equipment |
Equipment |
| ERGO-FIT®, Aluminum skid plate, Engine guards, Hand guards, All-digital Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity |
Available colours |
| Medium Cloudy Gray |
Data source |
| Specification source |
Green marks an advantage in that specification. “—” means data is unavailable.