We recently rode the Kawasaki KLX 230 through some off-road trails and here are our thoughts on the bike:

We recently rode the Kawasaki KLX 230 through some off-road trails and here are our thoughts on the bike:

31 Oct, 2024

Irfan Kabeer

Looks identical to the KLX 230R S — Headlight, licence plate holder, grab rails, LCD console, dual-purpose tyres & kickstand make it road legal

Great fit and finish levels — Lime Green colour scheme look awesome

233cc engine is very fun to use — Feels very refined — Great low and mid-range grunt

Light clutch action and slick gear changes — Presence of 6-speed gearbox should aid in its highway touring capability

Slim profile of the seat and wide handlebar make standing up on the pegs feel natural while riding the bike through trails

21-inch front wheel with 240mm of wheel travel & 18-inch rear wheel with 250mm wheel travel = tackles rough terrain with ease

Well tuned suspension setup; The bike settles in a perfect manner after landing from some big jumps

Verdict: Fun machine to go bonkers through off-road trails — Should have good short touring capabilities too

Is it the perfect sub-250cc dual-sport bike? It’s mad fun, for sure!