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2027 Kawasaki KLX230 prices start at Rs 1.89 lakh

The KLX230 S joins the line-up alongside the KLX230 and the off-road-only KLX230R S.
2 min read24 Jun '26
Vishal VenugopalVishal Venugopal
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KLX230 S static image

Kawasaki has updated its KLX230 range for 2027, expanding the line-up with the addition of the new KLX230 S. The three-model range now consists of the KLX230, KLX230 S and the off-road-only KLX230R S.

  1. All three models use the same 233cc engine with 19hp and 19Nm
  2. KLX230’s price has risen from Rs 1.84 lakh to Rs 2.19 lakh
  3. KLX230 S gets a lower seat height but with reduced suspension travel

2027 Kawasaki KLX230 range details

The KLX230 S is mechanically identical to the standard KLX230 but more accessible for shorter riders

All three models in the MY27 KLX230 range share the same 233cc single-cylinder air-cooled fuel-injected engine producing 19hp at 7,800rpm and 19Nm at 6,200rpm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The KLX230 S is the new addition and mechanically identical to the standard KLX230 but has one key distinction – the seat height is 50mm lower at 830mm versus 880mm on the KLX230. This comes at the cost of reduced suspension travel: 160mm front and 163mm rear on the S, compared to 220mm and 223mm on the KLX230, along with lower ground clearance (220mm vs 255mm).

The KLX230R S, the most off-road-focused machine of the trio, forgoes the headlamp and road-going equipment of the other two models in favour of a more committed off-road setup with a 900mm seat height and 270mm ground clearance.

Kawasaki has also revised the bikes’ prices, which start at Rs 1.89 lakh for the KLX230R S and go up to Rs 2.19 lakh for both the KLX230 and KLX230 S (all ex-showroom, Delhi). The price hikes are notable – the KLX230 goes up from Rs 1.84 lakh to Rs 2.19 lakh, while the KLX230R S sees a Rs 10,000 increase to Rs 1.89 lakh. The brand has mentioned that deliveries for the KLX230R S begin from mid-August 2026, with the KLX230 and KLX230 S following in mid-September.

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