Kawasaki
Kawasaki KLX230 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 233cc single producing 18.37 bhp and 19 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 139 kg the power-to-weight figure is 132 bhp per tonne, which ranks 94 of 135 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 139 kg
- Fuel tank
- 7.5 L
- Seat height
- 880 mm
- Ground clearance
- 255 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1370 mm
- Length
- 2110 mm
- Width
- 830 mm
- Height
- 1160 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 2.75-2145P
- Rear tyre
- 4.10-1859P
Engine
- Engine
- 233 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves
- Power
- 18.4 bhp
- Torque
- 19 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 36 kmpl
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 290 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Single Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Ø 37 mmm Uni-Trak
Source: Kawasaki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The KLX230 weighs 139 kg with fluids, has an 880 mm seat, 255 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1370 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 7.5 litres, good for about 263 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 2.75-2145P front and 4.10-1859P rear.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Equipment against KLX230 S, Xpulse 210 and 250 Duke
What it lacks: rear monoshock, slipper clutch, ride modes and usb charging port, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
It is offered in 2 colours: Lime Green and Battle Gray. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the KLX230 has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Rear monoshock
- Slipper clutch
- Ride modes
- USB charging port
Colours
- Lime Green
- Battle Gray
KLX230 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the KLX230?
- It uses a 233cc engine producing 18.37 bhp and 19 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the KLX230 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 880 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the KLX230 have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the KLX230 have?
- 12 items across 4 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Some are variant-specific.
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₹2.19 Lakh