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KLX®230SM ABS
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MSRP$5,799
Destination Charge $435
Dealer sets the actual destination charge, your price may vary.
Specifications and pricing are subject to change.
MODEL SPECS |
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| Engine Management Technology |
| Chassis Management Technology |
| 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 hp¹ @ 8,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 13.0 lb-ft @ 6,400 rpm |
| Fuel System | DFI® with 32mm throttle body |
| Ignition | TCBI with Electronic Advance |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
| Electronic Rider Aids | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) |
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | 37mm telescopic fork/7.4 in |
|---|---|
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload/8.8 in |
| Front Tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Front Brakes | Single 300mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper and ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper and ABS |
| Frame Type | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Rake/Trail | 24.9°/3.0 in |
| Overall Length | 80.1 in |
| Overall Width | 33.3 in |
| Overall Height | 44.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in |
| Seat Height | 33.1 in |
| Estimated Dry Weight | 286.5 lb** 50-State Model; 284.4 lb** 49-State Model |
| Curb Weight | 302.1 lb* 50-State Model; 299.9 lb* 49-State Model |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.0 gal |
| Wheelbase | 53.7 in |
| Special Features | ERGO-FIT®, LCD Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity via RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE |
| Color Choices | Neon Green/Ebony |
*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.
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Specifications subject to change.
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Clever technology enables riders to connect to their motorcycle wirelessly. Using the smartphone application “RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE,” a number of instrument functions can be accessed, contributing to an enhanced motorcycling experience. Vehicle information (such as the odometer, fuel gauge, maintenance schedule, etc.) can be viewed on the smartphone. Riding logs (varies by model, but may include GPS route, gear position, rpm, and other information) can be viewed on the smartphone. When connected, telephone (call, mail) notices are displayed on the instrument panel. Riders can also make changes to their motorcycle’s instrument display settings (preferred units, clock and date setting, etc.) via the smartphone. And on certain models, it is even possible to check and adjust vehicle settings (such as Rider Mode, electronic rider support features, and payload settings) using the smartphone. Smartphone connectivity with voice command is available.
Learn more about the functionalities of RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE at https://www.global-kawasaki-motors.com/kawasaki_connect/en/mc.html.
RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE
Clever technology enables riders to connect to their motorcycle wirelessly. Using the smartphone application “RIDEOLOGY THE APP,” a number of instrument functions can be accessed, contributing to an enhanced motorcycling experience. Vehicle information (such as the odometer, fuel gauge, maintenance schedule, etc) can be viewed on the smartphone. Riding logs (varies by model, but may include GPS route, gear position, rpm, and other information) can be viewed on the smartphone. When connected, telephone (call, mail) notices are displayed on the instrument panel. Riders can also make changes to their motorcycle’s instrument display settings (preferred units, clock and date setting, etc) via the smartphone. And on certain models, it is even possible to check and adjust vehicle settings (such as Rider Mode, electronic rider support features, and payload settings) using the smartphone.
