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Kawasaki KLX 230R

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    The Kawasaki KLX 230R is a lightweight, full-size recreational trail bike that is purpose-built for serious fun in the dirt. With long-travel suspension and ample ground clearance, this enduro/offroad motorcycle is perfect for trail adventuring. The KLX 230R is powered by a single cylinder, four-stroke engine with a displacement of 233.0 ccm (14.22 cubic inches) and a compression ratio of 9.4:1. The engine is equipped with injection DFI® with 32mm Keihin throttle body, single overhead cams (SOHC), and TCBI electronic advance. The KLX 230R has a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The motorcycle features a high-tensile steel, box section perimeter frame with a 26.5° rake angle and a 112 mm (4.4 inches) trail. The front suspension is a 37mm telescopic fork with 249 mm (9.8 inches) of travel, while the rear suspension is a Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload and 251 mm (9.9 inches) of travel. The KLX 230R has a single disc, petal disc front brake with a dual-piston caliper and a single disc, petal disc rear brake with a single-piston caliper. The motorcycle has wire-spoked wheels and weighs 115.0 kg (253.6 pounds). The seat height is adjustable from 919 mm (36.2 inches) to 1199 mm (47.2 inches), and the motorcycle has a wheelbase of 2045 mm (80.5 inches). The fuel tank has a capacity of 6.43 litres (1.70 US gallons) and the motorcycle is available in Lime Green. The KLX 230R is electrically powered and comes with a 6-month warranty. The KLX 230R is perfect for those who want to take trail adventuring to the next level, while the KLX 230 dual-sport motorcycles keep going when the road ends.