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