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Year
2017
Year
2023
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Versys®-X 300 ABS
Display Name
KLX® 230R
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2017
Introduction Year
2020
Photo Gallery
Standard
Photo Gallery
Standard
Representative Image
No
Representative Image
No
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$5,699
MSRP
$4,749
Destination Charge
360
Destination Charge
245
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
11500
Horsepower RPM
-
Torque RPM
10000
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Air
Valves
8
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
10.6:1
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
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)
38.9
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Torque (Nm)
26
Torque (Nm)
-
Bore (mm/in)
62 / 2.44
Bore (mm/in)
67 / 2.64
Stroke (in/mm)
1.93 / 49
Stroke (in/mm)
2.6 / 66
Displacement (cc/ci)
296 / 18.1
Displacement (cc/ci)
233 / 14.2
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
32
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
32
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
85.4 / 2169.2
Length (in/mm)
80.5 / 2044.7
Width (in/mm)
33.9 / 861.1
Width (in/mm)
33.1 / 840.7
Height (in/mm)
54.7 / 1389.4
Height (in/mm)
47.2 / 1198.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
57.1 / 1450.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53.5 / 1358.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
7.1 / 180.3
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.8 / 299.7
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
385.9 / 175
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
253.6 / 115
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.5 / 17
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
1.7 / 6.4
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
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
Yes
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
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
-
Handlebar Pads
-
Handlebar Pads
Optional
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
-
Hand Guards
No
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
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)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.5 / 37
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Front Travel (in/mm)
9.8 / 249
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.8 / 147.3
Rear Travel (in/mm)
9.9 / 251.5
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
IRC
Tire Brand
-
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Tire Speed Rating
57S
Front Tire Speed Rating
M
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Width
100
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Rear Tire Speed Rating
65S
Rear Tire Speed Rating
M
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
IRC Trail Winner:100/90-19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 - 21 51M
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
IRC Trail Winner:130/80-17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
100/100 - 18 59M
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
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)
11.4 / 290
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.4 / 240
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
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
1
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)
36.2 / 919.5
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Camouflage Trim
No
Helmet Storage
Optional
Helmet Storage
-
Type
Halogen
Type
-
Passing Lamps
Optional
Passing Lamps
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
-
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
No
Height
Mid
Height
-
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
No
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Power Outlet
Optional
Power Outlet
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
-
Satellite
No
Satellite
No
Side Case Mount
Optional
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
Yes
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
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