Kawasaki KLX230

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Kawasaki KLX230

It is the first serious road-going Japanese off-road bike in our country.

Kawasaki KLX230

Powering it is a 233cc, single-cylinder motor making 18.1hp at 8,000rpm and 18.3Nm of torque at 6,400rpm.

Kawasaki KLX230

This engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox, unlike the 5-speed unit seen on its primary rival - the Hero Xpulse 200 4V.

Kawasaki KLX230

It has 240mm of suspension travel at the front and 250mm of wheel travel at the rear.

Kawasaki KLX230

Braking duties are handled by a 265mm front disc and 220mm rear disc, supplemented by switchable dual-channel ABS.

Kawasaki KLX230

Kawasaki KLX230

Bookings are open at Rs 5,000 from today, price announcement in December and deliveries will begin by January 2025.