Kawasaki have just released their new KLX230M. Based on the KLX230 S, this LAMS supermoto makes road riding even more fun! Check out the pricing and features below...
Kawasaki has re-joined the supermoto ranks in Australia with the 2023 KLX230SM! Based on the popular dual-purpose KLX230 S, the learner-approved KLX230SM adds another dimension to the Kawasaki line-up with its supermoto stance and nimble attributes.
Kawasaki has re-joined the supermoto ranks in Australia with the 2023 KLX230SM!
Kawasaki say the urban enjoyment factor is off the scale with its 17-inch wheels, 37mm upside-down fork, road-orientated suspension settings and a large 300mm semi-floating petal disc at the front gripped by a twin-piston caliper. The KLX230SM has ABS as a standard feature. The road-focussed suspension settings provide 204mm travel at the front and 168mm at the rear.
Combined with the 845mm seat height, a low 135kg wet weight and closely spaced ratios in the six-speed gearbox, the KLX230SM is the perfect commuting companion. If you want to share the experience with a pillion, there’s preload adjustment on the Uni Trak rear suspension, while a smaller rear sprocket means taller and more commuter-friendly gearing. The footpegs feature rubber inserts for added comfort.
Combined with the 845mm seat height, a low 135kg wet weight and closely spaced ratios in the six-speed gearbox, the KLX230SM is the perfect commuting companion.
The engine is the same tireless campaigner as found in the KLX230 range: a 233cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, four-stroke single, rated at 14kW/19.8Nm, but with ECU updates including a revised fuel map to offer improved throttle response in cold temperatures.
A compact LED headlight is the centrepiece of the KLX230SM’s sporty, aggressive front-end. The front fender also has sleek overtones, while the blacked-out engine, frame, swingarm and handlebar complete the eye-catching package.
The 2023 Kawasaki KLX230XM will start at $7,494 (+ORC). It is on sale now…
There are two liveries: Ebony, which has gold alumite rims, and Lime Green. Recommended retail prices are $7,594 for the Ebony and $7,494 for the Lime Green version. The recommended retail price does not include dealer delivery, pre-inspection, registration, stamp duty or CTP costs to get the motorcycle on road.
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