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| Specifications |  Kawasaki KLX230SM ABSKawasaki · 2027 |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. | 233cc233cc |
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain. | 12.68kW17 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* 50-State Model; 299.9 lb* 49-State Model |
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights. | 129.95kg286.5 lb** 50-State Model; 284.4 lb** 49-State Model |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. | 840.74mm33.1 in |
Length | 2034.54mm80.1 in |
Width | 845.82mm33.3 in |
Height | 1125.22mm44.3 in |
Ground clearance | 220.98mm8.7 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. | Depends on variantSingle 300mm semi-floating petal disc with a dual-piston caliper and ABS · Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper and ABS |
Front suspension | 37mm telescopic fork/7.4 in |
Rear suspension | New Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload/8.8 in |
Front tyre | 110/70-17 |
Rear tyre | 120/70-17 |
Front brake | Single 300mm semi-floating petal disc with a dual-piston caliper and ABS |
Rear brake | Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper and ABS |
Frame | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
Steering angle / trail | 24.9°/3.0 in |
| Fuel and transmission | |
Transmission | 6-speed |
Final drive | Sealed chain |
| Equipment | |
Rider aids | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) |
Equipment | ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE |
Available colours | Neon Green/Ebony |
| Data source | Specification source |
| Kawasaki KLX230SM ABS |
|---|
Engine |
DisplacementGreater displacement does not necessarily mean better performance. |
233cc233cc |
Maximum powerMore power. Acceleration also depends on weight and the drivetrain. |
12.68kW17 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* 50-State Model; 299.9 lb* 49-State Model |
Dry weightWeight without fluids, compared only with other dry weights. |
129.95kg286.5 lb** 50-State Model; 284.4 lb** 49-State Model |
Seat heightA lower seat. The right height depends on your stature. |
840.74mm33.1 in |
Length |
2034.54mm80.1 in |
Width |
845.82mm33.3 in |
Height |
1125.22mm44.3 in |
Ground clearance |
220.98mm8.7 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. |
Depends on variantSingle 300mm semi-floating petal disc with a dual-piston caliper and ABS · Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper and ABS |
Front suspension |
| 37mm telescopic fork/7.4 in |
Rear suspension |
| New Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload/8.8 in |
Front tyre |
| 110/70-17 |
Rear tyre |
| 120/70-17 |
Front brake |
| Single 300mm semi-floating petal disc with a dual-piston caliper and ABS |
Rear brake |
| Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper and ABS |
Frame |
| Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
Steering angle / trail |
| 24.9°/3.0 in |
Fuel and transmission |
Transmission |
| 6-speed |
Final drive |
| Sealed chain |
Equipment |
Rider aids |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) |
Equipment |
| ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE |
Available colours |
| Neon Green/Ebony |
Data source |
| Specification source |
Green marks an advantage in that specification. “—” means data is unavailable.