2026 KAWASAKI KLX 230 SHERPA S - WHITISH

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Features

Highlights

  • 233cc fuel-injected air-cooled Single
  • Slim, compact, lightweight package

ADDITIONAL VEHICLE FEATURES

  • 233cc fuel-injected air-cooled single
  • Compact perimeter frame
  • 21”/18” spoke wheels with dual-purpose tires
  • Tubeless rear tire
  • Disc brakes with selectable ABS
  • Slim shroud design
  • Low 825 mm seat height
  • Aluminum skid plate, hand guards, lightweight tapered aluminum handlebar
  • Digital instrumentation with smartphone connectivity
  • Earth-tone colours

FEATURING

  • RIDER-FRIENDLY PACKAGE: COMPACT, LIGHT HANDLING, LOW SEAT HEIGHT, 135 kg (128 kg ESTIMATED DRY WEIGHT**)
  • KLX230-BASE OFF-ROAD ENGINE AND CHASSIS PERFORMANCE
  • OUTDOOR-GEAR LOOKS

ACCOMMODATING

  • Well-Balanced Chassis — Complementing its well-balanced chassis, the KLX230 SHERPA’s 135 kg weight contributes to a light, nimble package.
  • Approachable Package — At 825 mm, the KLX230 SHERPA S’s low seat height makes it highly approachable for a wide range of riders.
  • 21”/18” Spoke Wheels with Dual-Purpose Tires — Large-diameter spoke wheels with dual-purpose tires allow the journey to continue when the pavement ends.
  • Disc Brakes with Selectable ABS — Front and rear petal disc brakes offer sure stopping power.
  • Digital Instrumentation with Smartphone Connectivity — At-a-glance information from the all-digital instrument panel is complemented by smartphone connectivity that lets riders connect to their machine wirelessly for an enhanced motorcycling experience.

TOUGH

  • 233 cc Fuel-Injected Air-Cooled Single — The KLX230 SHERPA’s powerful engine offers ample low- to mid-range torque, pulling strongly and facilitating low-speed control.
  • Compact Perimeter Frame — Sharing the high-tensile steel perimeter frame from the dual-purpose KLX230 gives the KLX230 SHERPA the handling stability needed for confident trail riding when the pavement ends.
  • Aluminum Skid Plate — Durable aluminum skid plate helps to resist damage to the engine’s crankcase from obstacles encountered when trail riding and adds to the KLX230 SHERPA’s rugged, outdoor image.
  • Rugged Outdoor-Gear Looks — Metal-reinforced hand guards enhance rider confidence when riding off-road and contribute to rugged outdoor-gear looks.
  • Tapered Aluminum Handlebar — Lightweight and strong, the tapered handlebar contributes to both the KLX230 SHERPA’s light handling and rugged build quality.

FUNCTIONAL

  • Rugged, Outdoor-Gear Looks — Conceived as a highly versatile tool, the KLX230 SHERPA’s functional, rugged, outdoor-gear looks convey its ability to get you to your destination.
  • Functional Design. Remarkable Brightness. — Compact LED headlight in a slim, sharp front cowl offers remarkable brightness.
  • Functional Beauty — Easily distinguishable from the KX-style shrouds of other KLX models, the KLX230 SHERPA’s slim shrouds contribute to its rugged outdoor-gear looks, while offering riders a broad view of the ground.
  • Earth-Tone Colours & Graphics — Earth-tone colours were chosen for the bodywork on all available colourways, adding to the outdoor-gear impression.

Specifications

Frame Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Power 13 kW {18 PS} / 8,000 rpm
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Engine 233cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC 2-valve single
Torque 18 Nm {1.8 kgfm} / 6,400 rpm
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Warranty 12 months
Rear Tire 4.10-18 59P
Wheelbase 1,355 mm (53.3 in)
Front Tire 2.75-21 45P
Rear Brake ø220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
Final Drive Chain
Front Brake ø265 mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Fuel System Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 1
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump
Seat Height 825 mm (32.5 in)
Curb Weight* 135 kg (298 Ib)
Rake / Trail 24.4° / 96 mm
Transmission 6-speed, return
Bore X Stroke 67.0 x 66.0 mm
Fuel Capacity 7.6 litres
Road Clearance 215 mm (8.50 in)
Instrumentation LCD screen with speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, clock, smartphone call and mail notices, Bluetooth indicator, and a range of indicator lamps
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Steering Angle (L/R) 45° / 45°
Dimensions (L X W X H) 2,060 x 920 x 1,125 mm (81.8 x 36.2 x 44.3 in)
Estimated Dry Weight** 128 kg (282 Ib)
Kawasaki Protection Plus 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 months
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel New Uni Trak with adjustable preload / 168 mm (6.6 in)
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel ø37 mm telescopic fork / 158 mm (6.2 in)