2026 Kawasaki KLX 230 Sherpa S

When your sense of wanderlust kicks in and you want to escape your daily routine to soak in the fresh air and breathtaking vistas of the great outdoors, Kawasaki’s KLX230 SHERPA has you covered. Accommodating, tough and functional, the KLX230 SHERPA combines a highly approachable package with ample off-road performance and rugged outdoor-gear looks. From in-town commuting and highway cruising, to dirt trekking and trail riding, the KLX230 SHERPA is the ideal tool for getting to a weekend campout, and exploring some unbeaten paths along the way.
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

Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,060 x 920 x 1,125 mm (81.8 x 36.2 x 44.3 in)
Wheelbase 1,355 mm (53.3 in)
Road Clearance 215 mm (8.50 in)
Seat Height 825 mm (32.5 in)
Curb Weight* 135 kg (298 Ib)
Estimated Dry Weight** 128 kg (282 Ib)
Fuel Capacity 7.6 litres
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
Warranty 12 months
Kawasaki Protection Plus 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 months

Frame Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel ø37 mm telescopic fork / 158 mm (6.2 in)
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel New Uni Trak with adjustable preload / 168 mm (6.6 in)
Rake / Trail 24.4° / 96 mm
Steering Angle (L/R) 45° / 45°
Front Tire 2.75-21 45P
Rear Tire 4.10-18 59P
Front Brake ø265 mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake ø220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper

Power 13 kW {18 PS} / 8,000 rpm
Torque 18 Nm {1.8 kgfm} / 6,400 rpm
Engine 233cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC 2-valve single
Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Fuel System Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 1
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission 6-speed, return
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Final Drive Chain