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Year
2017
Year
2024
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport-Touring
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Concours® 14 ABS
Display Name
KLX® 230 S
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2008
Introduction Year
2022
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$15,599
MSRP
$4,999
Destination Charge
360
Destination Charge
255
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
4
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
8800
Horsepower RPM
-
Torque RPM
6200
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Air
Valves
16
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
No
Horsepower (bhp)
157.6
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Torque (Nm)
136
Torque (Nm)
-
Bore (mm/in)
84 / 3.31
Bore (mm/in)
67 / 2.64
Stroke (in/mm)
2.4 / 61
Stroke (in/mm)
2.6 / 66
Displacement (cc/ci)
1352 / 82.5
Displacement (cc/ci)
233 / 14.2
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
40
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
32
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
87.8 / 2230.1
Length (in/mm)
81.8 / 2077.7
Width (in/mm)
39.4 / 1000.8
Width (in/mm)
33.2 / 843.3
Height (in/mm)
57.7 / 1465.6
Height (in/mm)
44.8 / 1137.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
59.8 / 1518.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53.7 / 1364
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.9 / 124.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
9.4 / 238.8
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
690.2 / 313.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
288.9 / 131
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.8 / 22
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2 / 7.6
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Steel
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Pocket
No
Pocket
No
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Wind Deflector
Optional
Wind Deflector
-
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Handlebar Pads
-
Handlebar Pads
Optional
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.5 / 37
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.4 / 111.8
Front Travel (in/mm)
7.8 / 198
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.4 / 137.2
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8.7 / 221
Front Central Suspension Strut
-
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
P
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
190
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
50
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
P
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
2.75 x 21 45P
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
190/50 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
4.10 x 18 59P
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
1.85
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.4 / 240
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Detachable
No
Detachable
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.1 / 815.3
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.2 / 843.3
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Hard Side Cases
Standard
Hard Side Cases
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Location
-
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Side Case Material
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Number Of Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Side Storage Mount
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Camouflage Trim
No
Helmet Storage
Optional
Helmet Storage
-
Type
Halogen
Type
LED
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight Visor
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
-
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
No
Height
Mid
Height
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
-
Heated Hand Grips
Standard
Heated Hand Grips
-
Heated Hand Grip Location
Driver
Heated Hand Grip Location
-
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
No
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
-
Satellite
No
Satellite
No
Side Case Mount
Standard
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Tool Bag Mount
-
Tool Bag Mount
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
Yes
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
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