A few months in the past, we reported that Kawasaki is testing the KLX230 S off-road bike in India. Now, now we have clearer pictures that affirm that the mannequin being examined is the 2024 model.

1. Powered by a easy 233cc, 2-valve engine
2. Bike seems manufacturing prepared
3. Kawasaki’s third made-in-India mannequin after Ninja 300, W175

Kawasaki KLX 230 S engine, seat top, launch particulars

Since now we have established that that is the 2024 mannequin of the KLX230 S, we will now offer you some concrete information and figures. The seat top is 843mm, whereas floor clearance is 239mm. The US-spec mannequin weighs 133kg, however with equipment like a saree guard, entrance quantity plate holder and a pillion seize rail being authorized requirements in India, we count on it to weigh nearer to 140kg.

The Kawasaki KLX230 S is powered by an air-cooled, 233cc, 2-valve, single-cylinder engine. Kawasaki doesn’t record official energy and torque figures on its worldwide web sites, however the firm does promote the off-road-only model of this bike in India – the KLX 230R S. The engine in that bike produces 20hp at 8,000rpm and 20.6Nm at 6,000rpm. If it will get related figures (or decrease to account for emissions compliance) in India, its output shall be barely greater than the Hero Xpulse 200 4V, which makes 19.2hp at 8,500rpm and 17.35Nm at 6,500rpm.

While the bike in these pictures does seem production-ready, the launch might be a while away as Kawasaki India must kind out its provide chain and manufacturing services to accommodate an additional mannequin, alongside the W175 and Ninja 300.

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