Built around Kawasaki's classic motorcycle platform, the 2025 Kawasaki W230 relies on a 233 cc (14.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17.3 HP (12.6 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 18.6 Nm (13.7 lb-ft) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 74.2 HP per liter and a 1,200 rpm working window between peak torque (5,800 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the W230 measures 143 kg (315 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.27 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 745 mm (29.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,415 mm (55.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 480 km (298 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
74.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.27 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,800–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~480 km (298 mi)
Engine
Displacement233.0 ccm (14.22 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power17.3 HP (12.6 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque18.6 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 13.7 ft.lbs) @ 5800 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 66.0 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. 32 mm
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi disc
DrivelineSealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular, semi-double cradle
Trail99 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 37 mm
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks with spring preload adjustability
Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-M18
Rear Tyre110/90-M17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Dual piston
Front Brake Ø265 mm (10.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single piston
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
WheelsSpoked wheels
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.143.0 kg (315.3 pounds)
Seat Height745 mm (29.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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