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2023 Kawasaki KLX 230R S
2023 Kawasaki KLX 230R S

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Kawasaki
Kawasaki
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
KLX 230R S
KLX 230R S
Model Code
KLX230FPFNL
KLX230FPFNL
Color
Lime Green
Lime Green

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Single 240 mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper

Rear - Single 220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper

Front - Single 240 mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper

Rear - Single 220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper

Tires

Front - 80 / 100-21

Rear - 100 / 100-18

Front - 80 / 100-21

Rear - 100 / 100-18

Dimensions

Length
Overall - 80.1 in.
Overall - 80.1 in.
Height
Overall - 46.3 in.
Overall - 46.3 in.
Width
Overall - 33.1 in.
Overall - 33.1 in.
Weight
Curb - 262.3 lb.* (*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).)
Curb - 262.3 lb.* (*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).)
Ground Clearance
10.8 in.
10.8 in.
Wheelbase
53.1 in.
53.1 in.
Seat Height
35.4 in.
35.4 in.

Drivetrain

Transmission
6-speed, return shift with wet multi-disc manual clutch
6-speed, return shift with wet multi-disc manual clutch
Final Drive
Chain
Chain

Engine

Engine
4-stroke single, SOHC
4-stroke single, SOHC
Cooling
Air
Air
Displacement
233 cc
233 cc
Bore x Stroke
67.0 x 66.0 mm
67.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
9.4:1
Fuel System
DFI® with 32 mm Keihin throttle body
DFI® with 32 mm Keihin throttle body
Ignition
TCBI Electronic Advance
TCBI Electronic Advance
Starting
Electric
Electric
Fuel Capacity
1.7 gal.
1.7 gal.

Operational

Frame
High-tensile steel, box-section perimeter
High-tensile steel, box-section perimeter
Front Suspension

37 mm telescopic fork

Travel - 8.7 in.

37 mm telescopic fork

Travel - 8.7 in.

Rear Suspension

Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload

Travel - 8.8 in.

Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload

Travel - 8.8 in.

Rake
25.7°
25.7°
Trail
4.3 in.
4.3 in.

Other

Warranty
6 Months
6 Months

Features

High-Performance Capability

  • TAKE ON THE TRAILS: Designed from the ground up for dirt fun. That’s why the KLX®230R off-road motorcycle features long-travel suspension, front and rear disc brakes and full-size wheels.
  • CONFIDENT TRAIL RIDING: Long-travel suspension, featuring a 37mm front fork and Uni-Trak® single-shock rear suspension, soak up bumps with ease contributing to rider comfort and control on rugged terrain.
  • STRONG BRAKING POWER: KX™-style petal disc brakes front and rear add even more sure stopping power, with a twin-piston caliper gripping a 240mm disc in the front and a single piston caliper gripping the 220mm disc in the rear.
  • BIG-TIME FUN: Full-size aluminum wheels measuring 21-inches in the front and 18-inches in the rear efficiently overcome trail obstacles for confident riding and handling off-road.

Rugged Chassis

  • BUILT TOUGH: Designing the engine and chassis at the same time was key to making the KLX®230R play bike as agile, balanced and reliable as possible, appealing to new riders and fun for experienced riders.
  • PLATFORM WITH PURPOSE: The compact perimeter frame, short wheelbase and a low seat height offer the handling needed for confident trail riding. The KLX®230R trail bike features a seat height of 36.4-inch vs. 35.4-inches on the KLX®230R S trail bike.
  • DESIGNED FOR THE TRAIL: A combination of form and function, the frame, seat and tank were designed to give riders an easier grip, offering superior chassis control. Seams between the shrouds, seat and side covers are flush, which facilitates freedom of movement when changing riding positions.

Steady Power

  • GO PLAY: The KLX®230R recreational off-road motorcycle is powered by a 233cc fuel-injected, air-cooled single, tuned for low- to mid-range power.
  • SMOOTH, RELIABLE, DURABLE: Compact and lightweight engine delivers easy-to-use low- to mid-range torque while the simple yet capable two-valve SOHC low maintenance design makes it ideal for trail riding.
  • HASSLE-FREE ADVENTURE: Electric start and fuel injection ensure hassle-free starting regardless of altitude or air temperature, and clean-burning efficiency earns the KLX®230R a California green sticker for year-round trail access.

Trail-Riding Performance

  • BLAZE YOUR OWN TRAILS: With long-travel suspension, light weight and ample ground clearance, the KLX®230R is the ideal off-road adventure partner for pure off-road performance.
  • READY WHEN YOU ARE: A spark-arrestor silencer means the KLX®230R motorcycle is ready to hit the trails in all 50 states. A California green sticker model is available for year-round trail access.
  • OPTIMUM FUN: A 1.7-gallon fuel capacity means long-range fun on the trails while the aluminum swingarm, steel fuel tank* and streamlined bodywork keep weight as low as possible. *KLX®230R S models have a keyed ignition, steel fuel tank and a lockable fuel cap.

High-Performance Capability

  • TAKE ON THE TRAILS: Designed from the ground up for dirt fun. That’s why the KLX®230R off-road motorcycle features long-travel suspension, front and rear disc brakes and full-size wheels.
  • CONFIDENT TRAIL RIDING: Long-travel suspension, featuring a 37mm front fork and Uni-Trak® single-shock rear suspension, soak up bumps with ease contributing to rider comfort and control on rugged terrain.
  • STRONG BRAKING POWER: KX™-style petal disc brakes front and rear add even more sure stopping power, with a twin-piston caliper gripping a 240mm disc in the front and a single piston caliper gripping the 220mm disc in the rear.
  • BIG-TIME FUN: Full-size aluminum wheels measuring 21-inches in the front and 18-inches in the rear efficiently overcome trail obstacles for confident riding and handling off-road.

Rugged Chassis

  • BUILT TOUGH: Designing the engine and chassis at the same time was key to making the KLX®230R play bike as agile, balanced and reliable as possible, appealing to new riders and fun for experienced riders.
  • PLATFORM WITH PURPOSE: The compact perimeter frame, short wheelbase and a low seat height offer the handling needed for confident trail riding. The KLX®230R trail bike features a seat height of 36.4-inch vs. 35.4-inches on the KLX®230R S trail bike.
  • DESIGNED FOR THE TRAIL: A combination of form and function, the frame, seat and tank were designed to give riders an easier grip, offering superior chassis control. Seams between the shrouds, seat and side covers are flush, which facilitates freedom of movement when changing riding positions.

Steady Power

  • GO PLAY: The KLX®230R recreational off-road motorcycle is powered by a 233cc fuel-injected, air-cooled single, tuned for low- to mid-range power.
  • SMOOTH, RELIABLE, DURABLE: Compact and lightweight engine delivers easy-to-use low- to mid-range torque while the simple yet capable two-valve SOHC low maintenance design makes it ideal for trail riding.
  • HASSLE-FREE ADVENTURE: Electric start and fuel injection ensure hassle-free starting regardless of altitude or air temperature, and clean-burning efficiency earns the KLX®230R a California green sticker for year-round trail access.

Trail-Riding Performance

  • BLAZE YOUR OWN TRAILS: With long-travel suspension, light weight and ample ground clearance, the KLX®230R is the ideal off-road adventure partner for pure off-road performance.
  • READY WHEN YOU ARE: A spark-arrestor silencer means the KLX®230R motorcycle is ready to hit the trails in all 50 states. A California green sticker model is available for year-round trail access.
  • OPTIMUM FUN: A 1.7-gallon fuel capacity means long-range fun on the trails while the aluminum swingarm, steel fuel tank* and streamlined bodywork keep weight as low as possible. *KLX®230R S models have a keyed ignition, steel fuel tank and a lockable fuel cap.