Trail and enduroModel year 2026Global version
Kawasaki KLX230 DF ABS

Kawasaki KLX230 DF ABS

Trail and enduro · 233 cc

Manufacturer suggested retail priceFrom 5,999 USDKawasaki United States · 2026-09-192 recorded prices
Variant
KLX230 DF ABS

Specifications

Engine9 items

Engine configuration
4-stroke single, SOHC, air-cooled
Engine displacement
233ccSource wording: 233cc
Bore × stroke
67.0 x 66.0mm
Compression ratio
9.4:1
Maximum power
17hpSource wording: 17.0 hp¹ @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque
18.03NmSource wording: 13.3 lb-ft @ 6,400 rpm
Fuel system
DFI® with 32mm throttle body
Ignition
TCBI with Electronic Advance
Cooling system
Air-cooledSource wording: 4-stroke single, SOHC, air-cooled

Fuel and transmission3 items

Transmission
6-speed
Final drive
Sealed chain
Fuel tank capacity
7.57LSource wording: 2.0 gal

Chassis, brakes and suspension8 items

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

Dimensions and weight8 items

Length
2080.26mmSource wording: 81.9 in
Width
919.48mmSource wording: 36.2 in
Height
1150.62mmSource wording: 45.3 in
Ground clearance
238.76mmSource wording: 9.4 in
Seat height
845.82mmSource wording: 33.3 in
Dry weight
129kgSource wording: 284.4 lb**
Ready-to-ride weight
137.03kgSource wording: 302.1 lb*
Wheelbase
1363.98mmSource wording: 53.7 in

Equipment2 items

Equipment
ERGO-FIT®, Aluminum skid plate, Engine guards, Hand guards, All-digital Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity
Available colours
Medium Cloudy Gray

Sources

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