Kawasaki KLX230R S 2025 – Beginner-Friendly Off-Road Motorcycle
Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Engine |
233cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel-injected, electric start, primary balancer |
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Power |
17–18 hp (estimated) |
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Torque |
13.5 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm (estimated) |
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Transmission |
6-speed manual with wet multi-disc clutch |
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Brakes |
Front 240mm petal disc with Nissin twin-piston caliper, rear 220mm petal disc with Nissin single-piston caliper |
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Suspension |
Front 37mm telescopic fork (8.6 in travel), rear Uni-Trak shock, adjustable preload (8.8 in travel) |
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Wheel Size |
Front 21-inch, rear 18-inch |
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Tyres |
IRC Trails GP, front 80/100-21, rear 100/100-18 |
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Weight |
253.6 lb (curb, estimated) |
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Dimensions |
Wheelbase 53.3 in, ground clearance 10.6 in, seat height 34.4 in |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
2.0 gal |
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Variants |
KLX230R, KLX230R S (lower-seat off-road) |
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Price (MSRP, USA) |
$5,599 USD(Year-2025) |
Frame & Drivetrain
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Specification |
Details |
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Chassis |
High-tensile steel perimeter frame, aluminium lower triple clamp |
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Engine Type |
Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, fuel-injected, primary balancer |
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Clutch |
Wet multi-disc, manual |
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Gearbox |
6-speed manual |
Suspension & Brakes
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Specification |
Details |
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Front Suspension |
37mm telescopic fork, 8.6 in travel |
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Rear Suspension |
Uni-Trak shock, adjustable preload, 8.8 in travel |
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Front Brake |
240mm petal disc, Nissin twin-piston caliper |
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Rear Brake |
220mm petal disc, Nissin single-piston caliper |
Wheels & Tyres
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Specification |
Details |
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Wheels |
Aluminium rims with bead clamps, 21-inch front, 18-inch rear |
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Tyres |
IRC Trails GP, front 80/100-21, rear 100/100-18 |
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Wheel Size |
Front 21-inch, rear 18-inch |
Components & Features
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Specification |
Details |
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Seat |
Off-road, 6mm thicker urethane, flat silhouette |
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Handlebar |
Aluminium, ERGO-FIT adjustable (25mm forward) |
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Instrument Cluster |
None (trail-focused) |
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Features |
KX-inspired styling, ERGO-FIT (adjustable handlebars 25mm forward, footpegs 9mm rearward), keyed ignition, low-fuel light, 2.0 gal steel fuel tank, seamless bodywork |
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Safety Features |
Engine kill switch |
Available Colors
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Specification |
Details |
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Colors |
Lime Green, Battle Gray |