Kawasaki KLX 230 Unveiled in India, Bookings Open at Rs 5,000

Kawasaki has unveiled the road-legal dual-sport bike, the KLX 230, for the Indian market. The bike is designed for off-road enthusiasts and offers sufficient power for an engaging experience while keeping the kerb weight of the bike as low as 139kg. With basic bodywork and a decent set of features, the KLX 230 draws inspiration from the KX range of dirt bikes. While the price will be announced in December 2024, interested customers can reserve the bike by putting down a deposit of Rs 5,000. Deliveries will commence 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 18.3Nm of peak torque at 6,400rpm. The bike comes in two colour options: Lime Green and Battle Grey.

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Kawasaki KLX 230: Hardware

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

Kawasaki KLX 230: Dimensions

The seat height, at 880mm, might be a tad high for some riders, but the low seat height accessory rectifies that with a 866mm seat height. The ground clearance sits at 265mm. Other accessories include crash protection, a luggage carrier, hand guards, and a USB-C charger.

Kawasaki KLX 230: Features

Features-wise, the KLX 230 gets an LED headlamp and a multi-functional LCD dash with smartphone connectivity. The instrument cluster displays an odometer, trip meter, speedometer, digital clock and fuel gauge. 

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In the Indian market, the Kawasaki KLX 230 has a rival in the form of the Hero Xpulse 200 4V, which weighs nearly 30kg more than the former.