The Kawasaki KLX230SM motorcycle dimensions for 2023-2025 is length 80.7 in (2,050 mm), width 32.9 in (836 mm), height 44.1 in (1,120 mm), wheelbase 54.1 in (1,374 mm), seat height 33.3 in (846 mm), and the ground clearance is 9.1 in (231 mm).
Kawasaki KLX230SM 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.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.3 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67% 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 26.6 in (676 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18.4 sq ft (1.71 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
16.8%. 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 | 80.7 in (2,050 mm) | 83.9 in (2,131 mm) | 3.2 in below median |
| Width | 32.9 in (836 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Height | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 47.1 in (1,196 mm) | 3 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 2.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 33.3 in (846 mm) | 33.9 in (860 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in (231 mm) | 8.9 in (226 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
Kawasaki KLX230SM dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80.7 in (2,050 mm) | 32.9 in (836 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 33.3 in (846 mm) | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Kawasaki KLX230SM dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLX230SM seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.3 in (846 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLX230SM have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 54.1 in (1,374 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLX230SM a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLX230SM have?
The representative ground clearance is 9.1 in (231 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLX230SM compact or large?
The representative overall length is 80.7 in (2,050 mm), making the Kawasaki KLX230SM shorter than most comparable Kawasaki models. 3.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.4 sq ft (1.71 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLX230SM width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.9 in (836 mm) and representative height is 44.1 in (1,120 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Kawasaki KLX230SM dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.