Trail and enduroModel year 2026Global version
Kawasaki KLX230 SHERPA S ABS

Kawasaki KLX230 SHERPA S ABS

Trail and enduro · 233 cc

Manufacturer suggested retail priceFrom 5,899 USDKawasaki United States · 2026-09-192 recorded prices
Variant
KLX230 SHERPA S 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/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

Dimensions and weight8 items

Length
2059.94mmSource wording: 81.1 in
Width
919.48mmSource wording: 36.2 in
Height
1125.22mmSource wording: 44.3 in
Ground clearance
215.9mmSource wording: 8.5 in
Seat height
825.5mmSource wording: 32.5 in
Dry weight
128kgSource wording: 282.2 lb** / 284.3 lb** 50-State Model
Ready-to-ride weight
135.03kgSource wording: 297.7 lb* / 299.9 lb* 50-State Model
Wheelbase
1353.82mmSource wording: 53.3 in

Equipment2 items

Equipment
ERGO-FIT®, Even lower seat height, Aluminum skid plate, Hand guards, All-digital Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity
Available colours
Whitish Beige

Sources

Specifications can vary by model year, country and variant.

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