2027 Kawasaki W230
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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.

Key Features

Kawasaki W230 Low seat height - With one of the lowest seat heights in its class, the W230 is suited to a wide range of riders, bringing the W heritage to a broader audience and making this W one of the most accessible machines in the 250cc class.
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Low seat height

With one of the lowest seat heights in its class, the W230 is suited to a wide range of riders, bringing the W heritage to a broader audience and making this W one of the most accessible machines in the 250cc class.

Kawasaki W230 Traditional Instrumentation - Round, retro-style gauges with a built-in LCD display offer the best of both worlds: classic, easy-to-read looks with the added information a modern LCD display.
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Traditional Instrumentation

Round, retro-style gauges with a built-in LCD display offer the best of both worlds: classic, easy-to-read looks with the added information a modern LCD display.

Kawasaki W230 Classic-Style Teardrop Fuel Tank with 3D Emblem - The fuel tank’s teardrop shape contributes to the timeless beauty of a W model, while a specially designed 3D emblem catches the eye and distinguishes this model within the category.
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Classic-Style Teardrop Fuel Tank with 3D Emblem

The fuel tank’s teardrop shape contributes to the timeless beauty of a W model, while a specially designed 3D emblem catches the eye and distinguishes this model within the category.

Kawasaki W230 Vintage-Style Air Cooled Engine Design - For both the looks from the outside and the feel when riding, the W230’s engine delivers a vintage character. Special care was given to the design to produce classic looks in a modern engine, with sculpted engine parts including large, rounded fins on the cylinder head.
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Vintage-Style Air Cooled Engine Design

For both the looks from the outside and the feel when riding, the W230’s engine delivers a vintage character. Special care was given to the design to produce classic looks in a modern engine, with sculpted engine parts including large, rounded fins on the cylinder head.

Kawasaki W230 Elegant Muffler with Fine-Tuned Exhaust Note - The header pipe flows elegantly from the engine and ends in a peashooter style silencer to recreate the beautiful look of early W models for true classic styling. The exhaust note was finetuned to produce a deep bass sound and pulsing sensation when accelerating. When cruising, the exhaust volume is approximately the same level as wind noise, contributing to a pleasant ride feel.
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Elegant Muffler with Fine-Tuned Exhaust Note

The header pipe flows elegantly from the engine and ends in a peashooter style silencer to recreate the beautiful look of early W models for true classic styling. The exhaust note was finetuned to produce a deep bass sound and pulsing sensation when accelerating. When cruising, the exhaust volume is approximately the same level as wind noise, contributing to a pleasant ride feel.

Kawasaki W230 Large-Diameter Spoked Wheels - Spoked 18” front and 17” rear wheels lend the W230 a distinguished, stylish look and feel that contributes to smooth handling as well as a big-bike appearance.
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Large-Diameter Spoked Wheels

Spoked 18” front and 17” rear wheels lend the W230 a distinguished, stylish look and feel that contributes to smooth handling as well as a big-bike appearance.

Engine

ENGINE TYPE
Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single
DISPLACEMENT
233 cm³
BORE X STROKE
67 x 66 mm
COMPRESSION RATION
9.0:1
MAX. TORQUE
18.6 N•m {1.9 kgf•m} / 5,800 rpm
LUBRICATION
Forced lubrication, wet sump
FUEL SUPPL
Fuel injection: Ø 32 mm x 2
EXHAUST SYSTEM
2-into-1, Catalyst in collector
CERTIFICATION
Euro 6
CLUTCH
Wet multi-disc, manual
GEARBOX
6 Speed
FINAL DRIVE
Chain
IGNITION
Digital
BATTERY
12V
STARTING
Electric
GEAR RATIO
Gear Ratios 1st3.000 (39/13) Gear Ratios 2nd2.067 (31/15) Gear Ratios 3rd1.556 (28/18) Gear Ratios 4th1.261 (29/23) Gear Ratios 5th1.040 (26/25) Gear Ratios 6th0.852 (23/27)

Chassis

FRAME
Semi-double cradle, steel
FRONT SUSPENSION
37 mm telescopic fork
FRONT BRAKE
Single 265 mm disc. Caliper: Dual-piston
REAR SUSPENSION
Twin shocks with adjustable preload
REAR BRAKE
Single 220 mm disc. Caliper: Single-piston
FRONT TYRE
90/90-18M/C 51S
REAR TYRE
110/90-17M/C 60S

Dimensions

LENGTH
2,125 mm
WIDTH
2,125 mm
HEIGHT
1090 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE
150 mm
UNLADEN WEIGHT
143 kg
USABLE TANK VOLUME
12 litres
WHEELBASE
1415 mm
SEAT HEIGHT
745 mm

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