2023 Kawasaki KLX230SM ABS

The 2023 Kawasaki KLX230SM ABS is a beginner-friendly supermoto powered by a 233cc air-cooled, fuel-injected engine with a 6-speed transmission. It features a high-tensile steel frame, street-focused suspension with inverted front forks and a monoshock, 17-inch street tires, larger 300mm front disc brakes, and available ABS. Key specs include an 80.7-inch overall length, 33.3-inch seat height, 9.1-inch ground clearance, and a 2.0-gallon fuel capacity.
Engine & Performance
Engine: 233cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC, air-cooled.
Fuel System: Fuel injection with a 32mm Keihin throttle body.
Transmission: 6-speed, return shift with wet multi-disc manual clutch.
Horsepower: Approximately 19.74 hp (from one source, other sources vary between 19 and 20 PS).
Torque: Approximately 14.3 lb-ft (one source states 12 foot-pounds).
Chassis & Suspension
Frame: Perimeter, high-tensile steel.
Front Suspension: 37mm telescopic fork with 8.0 inches of travel.
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload, 8.6 inches of travel.
Front Tire: 110/70-17.
Rear Tire: 120/70-17. Engine Type: Single-Cylinder
Displacement: 14.2 cu. in. (233 cc)
Bore and Stroke: Bore: 2.64 in. (67 mm); Stroke: 2.6 in. (66 mm)
Cooling: Air
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Fuel System: Gas
Transmission: Manual
Front Suspension: Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension: Twin Sided Swing Arm
Front Brakes: Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brakes: Hydraulic Disc
Front Tire: IRC RX-01 Road Winner: 110/70-17
Rear Tire: IRC RX-01 Road Winner: 120/70-17
Wheelbase: 54.1 in. (1374 mm)
Seat Height: 33.3 in. (845.8 mm)
Rake: 27.5
Trail: 4.6 in. (116.8 mm)
Fuel Capacity: 2 gal. (7.6 L)
Speedometer: Standard
Tachometer: Standard
Odometer: Standard