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Specifications forKawasaki KLX230 SHERPA S ABS
Specifications	Kawasaki KLX230 SHERPA S ABS Kawasaki · 2026
Engine
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance.	233cc 233cc
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain.	12.68kW 17.0 hp¹ @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power.	18.03Nm 13.3 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-cooled 4-stroke single, SOHC, air-cooled
Dimensions and weight
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight.	135.03kg 297.7 lb* / 299.9 lb* 50-State Model
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights.	128kg 282.2 lb / 284.3 lb 50-State Model
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature.	825.5mm 32.5 in
Length	2059.94mm 81.1 in
Width	919.48mm 36.2 in
Height	1125.22mm 44.3 in
Ground clearance	215.9mm 8.5 in
Wheelbase	1353.82mm 53.3 in
Consumption and drivetrain
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption.	7.57L 2.0 gal
Chassis, brakes and suspension
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable.	Unknown Single 265mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper · Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
Front suspension	37mm telescopic fork/6.2 in
Rear suspension	Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload/6.6 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	24.4°/3.8 in
Fuel and transmission
Transmission	6-speed
Final drive	Sealed chain
Equipment
Equipment	ERGO-FIT®, Even lower seat height, Aluminum skid plate, Hand guards, All-digital Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity
Available colours	Whitish Beige
Data source	Specification source

Specifications forKawasaki KLX230 SHERPA S ABS
Kawasaki KLX230 SHERPA S ABS
Engine
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance.
233cc 233cc
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain.
12.68kW 17.0 hp¹ @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum torqueMore torque. Engine speed and gearing also affect pulling power.
18.03Nm 13.3 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-cooled 4-stroke single, SOHC, air-cooled
Dimensions and weight
Ready-to-ride weightLower weight with fuel and fluids, assessed separately from dry weight.
135.03kg 297.7 lb* / 299.9 lb* 50-State Model
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights.
128kg 282.2 lb / 284.3 lb 50-State Model
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature.
825.5mm 32.5 in
Length
2059.94mm 81.1 in
Width
919.48mm 36.2 in
Height
1125.22mm 44.3 in
Ground clearance
215.9mm 8.5 in
Wheelbase
1353.82mm 53.3 in
Consumption and drivetrain
Fuel tank capacityA larger tank. Range also depends on fuel consumption.
7.57L 2.0 gal
Chassis, brakes and suspension
Anti-lock braking (ABS)ABS status for this variant. “—” means data is unavailable.
Unknown Single 265mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper · Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
Front suspension
37mm telescopic fork/6.2 in
Rear suspension
Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload/6.6 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
24.4°/3.8 in
Fuel and transmission
Transmission
6-speed
Final drive
Sealed chain
Equipment
Equipment
ERGO-FIT®, Even lower seat height, Aluminum skid plate, Hand guards, All-digital Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity
Available colours
Whitish Beige
Data source
Specification source

Green marks an advantage in that specification. “—” means data is unavailable.

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