KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Kawasaki is testing the KLX230 in India
- Expected launch timeline by early 2025
- Powered by a 233cc air-cooled engine
Kawasaki KLX 230 off-road bike has been spotted on a test run, yet again. The spotted test bike has a production-ready setup, with parts including a saree guard as well. It is expected to rival the Hero Xpulse 200 4V upon its launch in India. Read below the complete details of this upcoming off-road bike. Also, become a member of our esteemed 91Wheels WhatsApp group to get the latest automotive updates.
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Kawasaki KLX 230 Off-Road Bike: What To Expect?
As visible in the spy pics, the KLX 230 is a proper lightweight off-road bike. It caters to the segment of affordable off-road bikes globally, as it is already available in select markets. As it is not a new model, Kawasaki seems to be testing it in India for the final changes required to meet the norms. Hence, the test bike has a saree guard as well. Other key details of its design are the upright riding position, circular mirrors, spoke rims, flat-bench seat, and an upswept exhaust can.
The KLX 230 is an affordable bike, hence, it does not get features like a TFT console or Bluetooth connectivity. Although, we assume that it will be offered with an LCD console with all the basic info. Additionally, its 233cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine is renowned for its peppy performance. While it generates only 19bhp of peak power & 20.6Nm of peak torque, its lightweight of 131kg transforms into a very healthy power-to-weight ratio. This power is delivered via a 5-speed gearbox.
Kawasaki has not let out any details of it, but, we anticipate that the test bike is here for homologation purposes. Therefore, the launch timeline of it is still far away. It will not be any time before early 2025 that Kawasaki launches it in India. Upon its launch, it will rival the Hero Xpulse 200 4V. However, Kawasaki is known to aggressively price its products, and hence, it is possible that the KLX would be positioned above the Rs 2.5 lakh mark.
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Verdict
Kawasaki has been a prominent premium bike seller in India. It tends to bring down majority of its global products to India. The KLX sreies bikes, although selling in fewer numbers, have a specific gorup of buyers who worship them for their peppy performance. The KLX 230 would be a worthy addition to this segment, if it happens so.
