The Kawasaki KLX230R motorcycle dimensions for 2020 is length 80.5 in (2,045 mm), width 33.1 in (840 mm), height 47.2 in (1,200 mm), wheelbase 53.5 in (1,359 mm), seat height 36.4 in (925 mm), and the ground clearance is 11.8 in (300 mm).
Kawasaki KLX230R dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 36.4 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.5% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 27 in (686 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18.5 sq ft (1.72 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
22.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 80.5 in (2,045 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Width | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Height | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 45.2 in (1,148 mm) | 2.1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 53.5 in (1,359 mm) | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Seat height | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 33.7 in (856 mm) | 2.7 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 11.8 in (300 mm) | 10.5 in (266 mm) | 1.3 in above median |
Kawasaki KLX230R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 80.5 in (2,045 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 47.2 in (1,200 mm) | 53.5 in (1,359 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
Kawasaki KLX230R dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLX230R seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 36.4 in (925 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.7 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLX230R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 53.5 in (1,359 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLX230R a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.5% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLX230R have?
The representative ground clearance is 11.8 in (300 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 1.3 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLX230R compact or large?
The representative overall length is 80.5 in (2,045 mm), making the Kawasaki KLX230R around the middle of its category for overall length. 1 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.5 sq ft (1.72 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLX230R width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 33.1 in (840 mm) and representative height is 47.2 in (1,200 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki KLX230R?
The main listed figures are overall length 80.5 in (2,045 mm), wheelbase 53.5 in (1,359 mm), seat height 36.4 in (925 mm), and ground clearance 11.8 in (300 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 22.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.