Kawasaki KLX 230 launched in India, priced at Rs.

Kawasaki has launched the KLX 230, a road-legal dual-sport bike for the Indian market. Designed specifically for off-road enthusiasts, the bike delivers ample power for an engaging experience while keeping the curb weight of the bike as low as 139kg. The KLX 230 has a basic body and a nice set of features, taking inspiration from the KX series of off-road vehicles. While the price will be announced by December 2024, interested customers can reserve the bike by paying a deposit of Rs 5,000. Deliveries will begin in January 2025.

Powering the simple Kawasaki KLX 230 is a 233cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The engine is tuned to produce 18bhp at 8,00rpm and peak torque of 18.3Nm at 6,400rpm. The bike is available in two color options: Lime Green and Battle Grey.

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Kawasaki KLX 230: Hardware

The Kawasaki KLX 230 rides on a steel perimeter frame and is suspended by a 37mm strap-type telescopic front fork (240mm wheel travel) and a preload-adjustable rear monoshock (250mm wheel travel). The braking setup, on the other hand, consists of a 265mm front petal disc and a 220mm rear petal disc, paired with dual-channel ABS (anti-lock braking system). These discs are mounted on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels wrapped in dual-purpose tires.

Kawasaki KLX 230: Dimensions

The 880mm seat height may be a bit high for some riders, but the low seat height accessory corrects this with a 766mm seat height. Ground clearance is 265mm. Other accessories include crash protection, luggage racks, hand guards and a USB-C charger.

Kawasaki KLX 230: Features

In terms of features, the KLX 230 S comes with LED headlights and a multi-function LCD instrument panel with smartphone connectivity. The instrument cluster displays the odometer, trip meter, speedometer, digital clock and fuel gauge.

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In the Indian market, the competitor of the Kawasaki KLX 230 is the Hero Xpulse 200 4V, which weighs nearly 30 kg more than the former.