The three-bike lineup of Kawasaki KLX230 dual-sport bikes will get refreshed for 2023. Powered by a fuel-injected air-cooled motor, the 2023 Kawasaki KLX230 dual-sport fashions are designed to be exceptionally novice-friendly bikes. Now we have examined the KLX230, so you’ll be able to test that out to get a greater thought of what these fashions are all about. Right here’s what’s occurring in 2023.
- There was a little bit of shuffling of the KLX230 fashions. The KLX230 SE is gone—it was a Particular Version, in spite of everything. This leaves us with the 2023 Kawasaki KLX230, KLX230 S, and KLX230 S ABS. In case you forgot, the “S” fashions are the lowered variations, which have about two fewer inches of journey at each wheels leading to a reducing of the seat peak and floor clearance by simply over two inches.
- The bulbous KLX230 headlight is gone. The brand new headlight is a LED unit in a more-compact plastic housing. Kawasaki additionally decreased the generator capability as a result of LED headlight’s decrease present demand, sending extra of the air-cooled SOHC motor’s energy to the rear IRC tire. The entrance fender has additionally been restyled to match the brand new headlight cowl.
- Whenever you begin a chilly KLX230, you’ll discover a slower fast-idle pace. This retains noise down very first thing within the morning while you don’t need to hassle sleeping neighbors.
- The ECU has been revised to enhance energy at excessive altitudes.
- The 2023 Kawasaki KLX230 S ABS will get a brand new ABS association. Rear-wheel ABS can now be disabled for off-road using.
- When you like Lime Inexperienced, the KLX230 S is your solely selection. All three KLX230s can be found in Battle Grey.
- Though there was a value enhance, each non-ABS 2023 Kawasaki KLX230 dual-sport bikes might be had for lower than $5000. ABS runs an extra $300 on the KLX230 S.
2023 Kawasaki KLX230 (KLX230 S and KLX230 S ABS) Specs ENGINE
- Kind: Single-cylinder four-stroke
- Displacement: 233cc
- Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 66.0mm
- Compression ratio: 9.4:1
- Valvetrain: SOHC; 2 valves
- Cooling: Air
- Fueling: EFI w/ 32mm throttle physique
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Last drive: Chain
CHASSIS
- Entrance suspension; journey: Non-adjustable 37mm fork; 8.7 inches (S: 6.2 inches)
- Rear suspension; journey: Linkage-assisted spring-preload adjustable shock; 8.8 inches (S: 6.6 inches)
- Entrance tire: 2.75 x 21; IRC Trails GP-21F
- Rear tire: 4.10 x 18; IRC Trails GP-22R
- Entrance brake: 240mm petal disc w/ twin-piston caliper (S ABS: 265mm)
- Rear brake: 220mm petal disc w/ single-piston caliper
- ABS: Non-obligatory ($300)
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 54.3 inches
- Rake: 27.5 levels
- Path: 4.6 inches
- Seat peak: 34.8 inches (S: 32.7 inches)
- Floor clearance: 10.4 inches (S: 8.3 inches)
- Gas tank capability: 2.0 gallons
- Curb weight: 291 kilos (S: 296 kilos; S ABS: 298 kilos)
- Colours: Battle Grey; Lime Inexperienced (KLX230 S solely)
PRICES
- 2023 Kawasaki KLX230: $4999 MSRP
- 2023 Kawasaki KLX230 S Value: $4999
- 2023 Kawasaki KLX230 S ABS Value: $5299
2023 Kawasaki KLX230 Twin-Sport Lineup Picture Gallery
