Kawasaki
Kawasaki KLX230RS [2023- specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 233cc air-cooled engine makes 19.57 bhp and 20.6 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 115 kg that is 170 bhp per tonne, 79th best power-to-weight of the 135 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
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
Electric
- Top speed
- 77 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 115 kg
- Fuel tank
- 6.6 L
- Seat height
- 900 mm
- Ground clearance
- 275 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1350 mm
- Length
- 2035 mm
- Width
- 840 mm
- Height
- 1175 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 80/100-2151M
- Rear tyre
- 100/100-1859M
Engine
- Engine
- 233 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves
- Power
- 19.6 bhp
- Torque
- 20.6 Nm
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 213 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 186 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Standard
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork / 220 mm
- Rear suspension
- New Uni Trak Swingarm / 223 mm
Source: Kawasaki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The KLX230RS [2023- weighs 115 kg with fluids, has an 900 mm seat, 275 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1350 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 6.6 litres.
Tyres are 80/100-2151M front and 100/100-1859M rear.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
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.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against KLX230, KLX230 S and Xpulse 210
What it lacks: single-channel abs, side-stand engine cut-off, hazard lamps and led headlamp, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 1 colours: Lime Green. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the KLX230RS [2023- has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Single-channel ABS
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Hazard lamps
- LED headlamp
- LED daytime running lamp
- LED tail lamp
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Colours
- Lime Green
KLX230RS [2023- specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the KLX230RS [2023-?
- It uses a 233cc engine producing 19.57 bhp and 20.6 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the KLX230RS [2023- suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 900 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the KLX230RS [2023- have ABS?
- No ABS or CBS is listed for this model.
- What features does the KLX230RS [2023- have?
- 4 items across 3 groups, including front disc brake, rear disc brake, digital console and engine kill switch. Some are variant-specific.
KLX230RS [2023- from
₹4.81 Lakh