Kawasaki Klx 230

The Kawasaki KLX230 is the ultimate street-legal machine for anyone seeking a perfect mix of off-road excitement and daily rideability.

Bookings for the Kawasaki KLX 230 are open for a deposit of Rs 5,000, while deliveries are set to begin in January 2025.

In a market full of capable but cumbersome ADVs, what does a nimble, low-capacity dual-sport machine bring?

The Kawasaki KLX 230 comes in two colour options: Lime Green and Battle Grey, whereas the Hero Xpulse 200 4V can be had in Pro White, Matte Nexus Blue, Techno Blue, and Black Sports Red shades. 

Time to give our opinion on how well the road-legal dual sport from Kawasaki, the KLX230 is to ride. Aakash S Paul takes the bike for a spin around an off-road course that challenges both man and machine with its tricky terrain and tight turns. Is this lightweight off-road machine worthy of taking the fight to ADVs like the Hero Xpulse 200 and the Royal Enfield Himalayan?

Kawasaki is bringing some solid competition for the established off-road-focused ADVs in India with the KLX 230. It is a road-legal, lightweight off-roader that will get a 233cc, air-cooled engine. Find out all there is to know about the latest contender from Kawasaki in India!

The Kawasaki KLX 230 makes 18bhp at 8,00rpm and 18.3Nm of peak torque at 6,400rpm, using a 233cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine.