The newest member of the W family nods to the past but rides full throttle into the future. With design inspired by the 1965 650-W1 model, the all-new W230 motorcycle packs a modern punch with Kawasaki’s proven 233cc fuel-injected 4-stroke engine. The original icon continues with a light weight, low seat height, and friendly power character that opens ‘60s design to more riders than ever before.
Engine type | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder |
Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
Valve system | SOHC, 2 valves |
Bore x stroke | 67.0 x 66.0 mm |
Displacement | 233 cm³ |
Fuel system | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 1 |
Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Starting system | Electric |
Ignition system | Digital |
Maximum power | 12.9 kW {17.5 PS} / 7,000 rpm |
Maximum torque | 18.6 N•m {1.9 kgf•m} / 5,800 rpm |
CO2 emission | 58 g/km |
Fuel consumption | 2.5 l/100km |
Transmission | 6-speed, return shift |
Clutch | Wet, multi disc |
Primary reduction ratio | 2.871 (89/31) |
Gear ratios 1st | 3.000 (39/13) |
Gear ratios 2nd | 2.067 (31/15) |
Gear ratios 3rd | 1.556 (28/18) |
Gear ratios 4th | 1.261 (29/23) |
Gear ratios 5th | 1.040 (26/25) |
Gear ratios 6th | 0.852 (23/27) |
Final drive | Sealed chain |
Final reduction ratio | 2.714 (38/14) |
Frame type | Tubular, semi-double cradle |
Trail | 99 mm |
Wheel travel front | 117 mm |
Wheel travel rear | 95 mm |
Tyre, front | 90/90-18 M/C 51S |
Tyre, rear | 110/90-17 M/C 60S |
L x W x H | 2,125 x 800 x 1,090 mm |
Steering angle L R | 40° / 40° |
Wheel base | 1,415 mm |
Ground clearance | 150 mm |
Fuel capacity | 12.0 litres |
Seat height | 745 mm |
Curb mass | 143 kg |
Front brake type | Single disc |
Front brake diameter | Ø 265 mm |
Front brake caliper type | Dual-piston |
Rear brake type | Single disc |
Rear brake diameter | Ø 220 mm |
Rear brake caliper type | Single-piston |
Front suspension type | Telescopic fork |
Front suspension diameter | Ø 37 mm |
Rear suspension type | Twin shocks with spring preload adjustability |
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