The Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer Kawasaki is gearing up to enter the adventure bike segment in India with its all-new Kawasaki KLX 230 S motorcycle. The company’s new adventure offering is scheduled to be launched in the Indian market on October 17, 2024. The Kawasaki KLX 230 S is expected to be priced around INR 1.5 to INR 2 lakh, making it the second lowest priced Kawasaki motorcycle in India.
Bookings for the upcoming KLX 230 S motorcycle are already open in India. The Kawasaki KLX 230 S is going to arrive on Indian shores through the CKD route. In the adventure motorcycle segment, the forthcoming KLX 230 S will rival the likes of the Hero Xpulse, Hero Xpulse 200 4V, and the upcoming Xpulse 210.
Kawasaki KLX 230 S Specifications
The new ADV motorcycle's appearance is obvious to us, as it has been spotted on Indian roads multiple times. The India-spec KLX 230 S will share a few design elements from the internationally available model. It comes equipped with elements like a small headlamp and a beak-shaped mudguard.
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The KLX 230 S twin-sport motorcycle is underpinned by a steel perimeter frame. Suspension duties are done by a long travel fork up front and a monoshock at the back. The new S trim comes with less suspension travel in comparison to the standard bike. It weighs 133 kg and has a lower seat height of 843 mm. The dual-sport bike rolls on 18-inch rear and 21-inch front wire-spoke wheels. The wheels are covered in twin-purpose knobby tyres. For braking performance, the KLX 230 S receives disc brakes at both ends.
Powering the Kawasaki KLX 230 S ADV motorcycle is a 233-cc one-cylinder air-cooled engine that churns out 19 bhp of power at 8,000 rpm and peak torque of 20.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The unit is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.