Specification sheet — Kawasaki
Kawasaki KLX230 specifications
A 233 cc air-cooled dual-sport with a 860 mm seat and a 7.6 L tank.
- Displacement
- 233 cc
- Peak power
- 13.2 kW (18 PS) / 8,000 rpm
- Peak torque
- 18.0 N·m (1.8 kgf·m) / 6,400 rpm
- Curb weight
- 134 kg
- Seat height
- 860 mm
- Fuel tank
- 7.6 L
Overview
The published sheet lists a 233 cc engine, peak power of 13.2 kW (18 PS) / 8,000 rpm, peak torque of 18.0 N·m (1.8 kgf·m) / 6,400 rpm. It carries a curb weight of 134 kg, an 860 mm seat height and a 7.6 L tank.
On the published figures it works out to 9.9 kW per 100 kg, below the median for the other 5 trail bikes in this database (12.5 kW per 100 kg).
Market and trim notes
This sheet covers the Kawasaki KLX230 as listed in the Indonesian distributor’s current catalogue. Market-specific equipment can differ from the same nameplate in another country, so the figures are not interchangeable.
Full specification
Every row below is a published figure. Rows the manufacturer does not publish are marked rather than estimated.
Engine and performance
| Engine type | Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 233 cc |
| Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 66.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Cooling | Air derived |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 1 |
| Maximum power | 13.2 kW (18 PS) / 8,000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 18.0 N·m (1.8 kgf·m) / 6,400 rpm |
| Starting | Electric |
| Ignition | Digital |
Transmission and final drive
| Transmission | 6-speed, return |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Final drive | Chain |
Chassis, suspension and brakes
| Frame | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | ø37 mm inverted fork |
| Rear suspension | New Uni Trak with adjustable spring preload |
| Front brake | Non-ABS: ø240 mm |
| Rear brake | ø220 mm petal disc |
| Front tyre | 2.75-21 45P |
| Rear tyre | 4.10-18 59P |
Dimensions, weight and capacity
| Length × width × height | 2,110 x 935 x 1,185 mm |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm |
| Ground clearance | 260 mm |
| Seat height | 860 mm |
| Curb weight | 134 kg |
| Fuel tank | 7.6 L |
What the numbers mean
The 860 mm seat is tall, in dual-sport territory; inseam matters more here than on a road bike.
At 134 kg it is manageable at walking pace but heavy enough to notice on a slope.
The 7.6 L tank is typical for the class and enough for a week of commuting between fills. The manufacturer does not publish a consumption figure, so this page does not quote a range.
Tyres are 2.75-21 45P front and 4.10-18 59P rear. Check that your local shop stocks both before a long trip.
Closest alternatives
| Model | Capacity | Power | Torque | Weight | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Versys-X 250 | 249 cc | 24.7 kW (34 PS) / 11,500 rpm | 21.7 N·m (2.2 kgf·m) / 10,000 rpm | 177 kg | 815 mm |
| Kawasaki KLX150 | 144 cc | 8.6 kW (12 PS) / 8,000 rpm | 11.3 N·m (1.2 kgf·m) / 6,500 rpm | 115 kg | 830 mm |
| Suzuki V-Strom 250SX | 249 cc | — | — | 167 kg | — |
Nearest alternatives by category and capacity in this database. These are published figures, not a road test or a recommendation.
Ownership and maintenance notes
- Clean and lubricate the chain at short intervals in rain or dust, and check slack with the bike on its side stand. A loose chain wears sprockets quickly; a tight one loads the output bearing.
- Check tyre pressures cold. On a light bike a few psi matters more than it does on a car, and it changes both steering and tyre life.
- Air-cooled engines rely on clean fins and a clear path for air. Wash the fins gently, and do not let mud or a loose cover block them in traffic.
- After water crossings or dusty tracks, check the air filter and chain first. Dirt reaches both before it reaches the oil.
- Inspect the brake pads after muddy rides; grit embedded in a pad wears a disc faster than normal road use.
Source and verification
Figures are taken from Kawasaki Motor Indonesia, the Indonesian distributor, on 13 November 2026.
Source page: kawasaki-motor.co.id/id-id/sepeda-motor/klx/dual-purpose-230-250/klx230/2026-klx230-se.
The source page is the 2026 model-year page.
Cooling is inferred from the published layout rather than printed as a separate field.
Wording is quoted as published; spacing and unit symbols are normalised. Specification databases go stale: if a figure here differs from the current distributor page, the distributor page wins, and this sheet records what was published on the verification date.
