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India Kawasaki has finally launched the KLX 230 in India. Priced at Rs 3.30 lakh (ex-showroom), bookings for the dual-purpose motorcycle have been open since its unveiling in October. For those who had reserved their motorcycle, gear up to take deliveries in January 2025. The KLX 230 is a highly anticipated model from Kawasaki, as it has been spotted undergoing testing multiple times before its India debut.
The KLX 230 is Kawasaki’s first dual-sport, road-legal motorcycle on sale in India. Its design depicts its dual-purpose nature, featuring a slim and tall profile, long-travel suspension, wire-spoke wheels, and a single-piece seat. To comply with road-legal requirements, it is equipped with essentials like an LED headlamp, turn indicators, rear-view mirrors, a saree guard, and dual-purpose tyres. Customers can choose between two colour options: Lime Green and Battle Grey.
Built on a high-tensile steel perimeter frame, the KLX 230 offers 240mm suspension travel with a 37mm telescopic fork at the front and a Uni-Trak-linked mono-shock offering 250mm travel at the rear. The motorcycle rides on a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire-spoke wheel setup, paired with dual-purpose tyres. Stopping power comes from disc brakes at both ends, complemented by dual-channel ABS.
The KLX 230 has a ground clearance of 265mm and a seat height of 880mm. Its kerb weight is just 139 kg, while the fuel tank has a capacity of 7.6 litres.
The KLX 230 is purpose-built and comes with basic yet functional features. It sports a minimalist LCD instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. The console provides day-to-day readouts, including an odometer, trip meter, speedometer, fuel gauge, and a digital clock.
On the powertrain front, the KLX 230 incorporates a 233cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that churns out 19.73 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 20.3 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
Kawasaki is offering a range of accessories tailor-made for the KLX 230. Buyers can opt for the following accessories to personalise their motorcycle. The list comprises a rear carrier, hand guard set, skid plate, frame covers, USB Type-C port, engine guard, handlebar pad, and lower seats.
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