2021 Kawasaki KLX230 Specifications

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Make ModelKawasaki KLX230
Year2021
Full Model Name2021 Kawasaki KLX 230
EngineAir cooled, 4-stroke, 1 cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves
Displacement233cc
Bore x Stroke67mm x 66mm
Compression Ratio9.4:1
InductionType: EFI; Bore size: Ø 32mm
StartingElectric Start
Max Power14KW (18.77hp) @ 7,600RPM
Transmission / Drive6 Speeds / Chain
Front SuspensionØ 37mm forks, 221mm (8.7″) wheel travel
Rear Suspension224mm (8.8″) wheel travel
Front BrakesType: Disc 1 disc, Ø 265mm, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesType: Disc 1 disc, Ø 220mm, 1 piston caliper
Front Wheel21 2.75-21 45P IRC, TRAILS GP-21F
Rear Wheel18 4.10-18 59P IRC, TRAILS GP-22R
Seat Height884mm (34.8″)
Fuel Capacity7.5L (1.98gal.)
Top Speed123.92km/h (77mph)
Idle Speed RPM1,800+/-50
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Bike2021 Kawasaki KLX230
Standard Maintenance Interval12,000km (7,456.45mi)
Break-in Interval965.61km (600mi)
Engine Oil Change Interval12,000km (7,456.45mi)
Initial Valve Check12,000km (7,456.45mi)
Periodic Valve Check12,000km (7,456.45mi)
Engine Oil Capacity With Filter Change1.1L (0.291gal.)
More on Engine OilSAE 10W-40
Idle Speed RPM1,800 +/- 50
SparksNGK LMAR9G
Spark Plug Gap0.7 – 0.8mm
Final DriveType: Chain Final Drive Ratio: 14 / 45
Front Wheel21 2.75-21 45P IRC, TRAILS GP-21F
Front Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)22psi (1.52bar, 151.68kPa) / 22psi (1.52bar, 151.68kPa)
Rear Wheel18 4.10-18 59P IRC, TRAILS GP-22R
Rear Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)22psi (1.52bar, 151.68kPa) / 29psi (2bar, 199.95kPa)
HeadlightHalogen 60W /55W
TaillightHalogen 21W 5W
Throttle Grip Free Play2 (0.08) – 3mm (0.12″)
Clutch Lever Free Play2 (0.08) – 3mm (0.12″)
Drive Chain Slack40 (1.57) – 50mm (1.97″)
Engine Oil Drain Bolt Torque15N·m (11.06ft·lbf)
Engine Oil Filter Torque9.8N·m (7.23ft·lbf)
Rear Axle Bolt Torque79N·m (58.27ft·lbf)