Pricing for the KLX230 dirt bike will be announced in December, and it will be available in two colors: Lime Green and Battle Grey.
Kawasaki has officially unveiled the much-awaited dual-sport motorcycle, the KLX230, which will make its debut in December 2024 and deliveries are expected to begin from January 2025. The motorcycle is likely to be priced competitively as it will be manufactured locally. Japanese company in India. Kawasaki has started bookings for the KLX230 with a minimum amount of Rs 5,000.
Kawasaki KLX230: Engine Specifications
The KLX230 is powered by a 233cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 17.9 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 18.3 Nm of torque at 6,400 rpm. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The KLX230 will not have any direct competition as it will be priced between the Hero XPulse 200 4V and the KTM Adventure 250.
The Hero motorcycle gets a 199.6cc oil-cooled single-cylinder engine, which produces 19 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 17.35 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The more powerful KTM has a 248.76 cc liquid-cooled single cylinder, which outputs 29.6 bhp at 9,000 rpm and 24 Nm at 7,500 rpm.
Kawasaki KLX230: Hardware
Being a dirt bike, the KLX230 gets 37 mm telescopic front forks with a long wheel travel of 240 mm. The rear suspension is a preload-adjustable mono-shock with 250 mm of travel. With a wheel combination of 21 inches at the front and 18 inches at the rear, it is equipped with a 265 mm disc brake at the front and a 220 mm disc at the rear. Built for serious off-roading, the Kawasaki motorcycle has a ground clearance of 265 mm and a saddle height of 880 mm. For improved maneuverability, the KLX230 weighs only 139 kg.
Kawasaki KLX230: Features
The KLX230 comes with dual-purpose ABS that can be switched for on-road and off-road use. Front and rear brake ABS can also be disabled for off-road riding with a switch on the left handle bar. The digital instruments LCD panel houses a speedometer, odometer, dual trip meter, fuel gauge, clock, smartphone call and mail notices and a Bluetooth indicator.
With smart features via mobile phone, the KLX230’s battery voltage can be viewed, and the riding log includes GPS route and driving information. The Rideology app allows customers to connect with other like-minded riders. There is also a maintenance log like history of refueling, lubrication, oil change, replacement of consumable parts and periodic inspections that can be managed.
