Built around Kawasaki's super motard motorcycle platform, the 2023 Kawasaki KLX230SM utilizes a 233 cc (14.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 67.0 x 66.0 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches) with a 9.4:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the KLX230SM measures 134 kg (295 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 846 mm (33.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,374 mm (54.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.57-liter (2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2023 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
846 mm (33.3 in)
Engine
Displacement233.0 ccm (14.22 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression9.4:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 66.0 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI® with 32mm Keihin throttle body
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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