2026 KAWASAKI KLX 230 SHERPA S - WHITISH
Motorcycle | Kawasaki
Stock #BB-M90471
ModelKLX 230 Sherpa S - Whitish
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) |