Kawasaki KLX 230 gets massive price cut, now priced at Rs 1.99 lakh
advertisementDesign and featuresThe KLX 230 is Kawasaki's first dual-sport street-legal motorcycle for India, carrying a rugged, minimalist design and trail-focused stance. Available in Lime Green and Battle Grey, it features a KX-inspired bodywork, slim fuel tank (7.5 litres), high-tensile steel perimeter frame, and a flat single-piece seat for easy rider movement.
Up front, a compact LED headlamp with a white-tinted beam offers strong illumination, paired with a minimalist all-digital LCD cluster that displays speed, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, and clock. Optional Bluetooth connectivity adds convenience for day-to-day riding.
Powertrain and performance
Power comes from a 233cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, fuel-injected single-cylinder engine producing 19bhp at 8,000rpm and 19Nm at 6,000rpm, mated to a 6-speed return-shift gearbox. The engine is tuned for strong low- to mid-range torque, ideal for technical trails, with smooth and linear acceleration.
Electric start ensures quick ignition, while the simple air-cooled setup keeps weight low and maintenance easy, key for remote trail riding.Chassis and suspensionBuilt around a perimeter, high-tensile steel frame with a short wheelbase (1,370 mm) and a tall 880mm seat height, the KLX 230 offers 255mm of ground clearance, making it adept at clearing off-road obstacles.
The bike rides on large-diameter 21-inch front and 18-inch rear steel spoke wheels, shod with dual-purpose tyres for grip across varied terrain. Suspension duties are handled by a 37mm telescopic fork (220mm travel) at the front and Uni-Trak-linked monoshock (223mm travel) at the rear.
Braking and safetyBraking is via a 290mm front petal disc with dual-piston caliper and a 230mm rear petal disc with single-piston caliper. The bike comes with single-channel ABS, tuned for both on- and off-road conditions, with the option to disable ABS for the front wheel during trail riding.CompetitionAt just 139 kg kerb weight, the KLX 230 is significantly lighter than its main rival, the Hero Xpulse 210 (170kg), giving it an edge in agility and handling on trails.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- EndsMust Watch
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