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Kawasaki KLX230R S

2027 · Maker's category: Off-road (KLX)

Listed on an Australian source page · Specs checked 29 October 2026

The 2027 Kawasaki KLX230R S is a 233 cc air-cooled, fuel-injected four-stroke off-road trail bike with a reduced seat height. Kawasaki Australia lists an 875 mm seat, 119 kg curb weight and 13.8 kW, with pricing only by postcode.

2027 Kawasaki KLX230R S, riding photo
Image: Kawasaki Motors Australia
Seat height
875 mm
Weight
119 kg
kerb, with fuel
Engine
233 cc
4-stroke
Price
Price not published
No Australian figure found

Who should look at it

  • Riders wanting a lower-seat off-road trail bike; Kawasaki calls it a highly capable trail bike for off-roading
  • Recreational trail riding where modest power and an 875 mm seat suit

Check before you buy

  • Heavier than competition enduro bikes at 119 kg curb
  • No dollar price published; ride away price needs a postcode
  • Road registration not stated; listed in the off-road KLX range
  • Basic suspension: preload-only rear shock adjustment listed

This is desk research from published specifications. Nobody at Dirty Bikes has ridden this bike for this page. Fit and suitability need an in-person check with a dealer.

Specifications

Numbers in brackets link to the source list. Anything a source did not publish is listed as not published; we never estimate it.

Fit and chassis

Seat height 875 mm [1]
Weight 119 kg [1] Basis: Curb Weight
Ground clearance 270 mm [1] Road Clearance
Wheelbase 1,355 mm [1]
Front wheel 21 in, 80/100-21 [1] Front Tyre 80/100-21 51M
Rear wheel 18 in, 100/100-18 [1] Rear Tyre 100/100-18 59M
Front suspension 37 mm telescopic fork [1] 220 mm travel
Rear suspension New Uni-Trak, single shock with adjustable spring preload [1] 217 mm travel
Front brake 240 mm petal disc [1] Dual-piston caliper
Rear brake 220 mm petal disc [1] Single-piston caliper

Engine

Capacity 233 cc [1]
Engine type 4-stroke [1] 4-stroke Single
Cooling air [1]
Transmission 6-speed, return [1]
Starting electric [1]
Fuel capacity 7.6 L [1] Fuel Capacity
Power 13.8 kW [1] 13.8 kW {19 PS} / 8,000 rpm
Torque 19.6 Nm [1] 19.6 Nm {2.0 kgfm} / 6,400 rpm

Registration and where you can ride

Registration: Unknown. Check with the distributor and your state authority

No ADR compliance or road registration statement on the AU model page; Kawasaki files it under off-road / KX, not dual-sport.

Registration and permission to ride are separate questions. Where you can ride depends on your state or territory and the land manager. Check with the relevant authority before you ride anywhere.

Ownership

Warranty: Not published (no warranty terms on the model page (only a generic Warranty link in the menu))

2027 page is current. Compared with the 2026 page, specs are identical apart from the model code (KLX232PVFNN vs KLX232PTFNN) and rear suspension wording. 'Reduced seat height' is a listed highlight. No current offer shown on the 2027 page.

Sources

  1. 2027 KLX230R S Motorcycle | Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd. · Kawasaki Motors Australia · Australian source · checked 29 October 2026
  2. 2026 KLX230R S Motorcycle | Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd. · Kawasaki Motors Australia · Australian source · checked 29 October 2026

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