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Equipment illustrated and specification may vary to meet individual markets. Accessorized model shown.

KLX®230 SHERPA S ABS

NIMBLE DUAL-SPORT FOR CITY RIDING AND NATURE TREKKING

Equipment illustrated and specification may vary to meet individual markets. Accessorized model shown.

  • MSRP
    $5,699

Destination Charge $420

Dealer sets the actual destination charge, your price may vary.

Supply Chain Surcharge $350

Surcharge may not apply, please confirm with local dealership.

Specifications and pricing are subject to change.

Whitish Beige

Whitish Beige

TAPERED ALUMINUM
HANDLEBAR
ALUMINUM
SKID PLATE

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POWER
Engine 4-stroke single, SOHC, air-cooled
Displacement 233cc
Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 66.0mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Maximum Horsepower 17.0 hp¹ @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque 13.3 lb-ft @ 6,400 rpm
Fuel System DFI® with 32mm throttle body
Ignition TCBI with Electronic Advance
Transmission 6-speed
Final Drive Sealed chain
PERFORMANCE
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel 37mm telescopic fork/6.2 in
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload/6.6 in
Front Tire 2.75 x 21
Rear Tire 4.10 x 18
Front Brakes Single 265mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
DETAILS
Frame Type High-tensile steel, perimeter
Rake/Trail 24.4°/3.8 in
Overall Length 81.1 in
Overall Width 36.2 in
Overall Height 44.3 in
Ground Clearance 8.5 in
Seat Height 32.5 in
Dry Weight 282.2 lb** / 284.3 lb** 50-State Model
Curb Weight 297.7 lb* / 299.9 lb* 50-State Model
Fuel Capacity 2.0 gal
Wheelbase 53.3 in
Special Features ERGO-FIT®, Even lower seat height, Aluminum skid plate, Hand guards, All-digital Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity
Color Choices Whitish Beige
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*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).

**Dry weight does not include all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).

¹This vehicle's HP was measured according to ISO standard 4106. This ISO standard measures HP differently than the SAE standards by which the horsepower of many cars is measured, and as a result the referenced HP measurement may be higher than if it were measured by an SAE standard.

KAWASAKI CARES: Read Owner's Manual and all on-product warnings. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and proper apparel. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Adhere to the maintenance schedule in your Owner’s Manual. ©2025 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Specifications subject to change.

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