Kawasaki W230

Kawasaki officially launched its new W230 retro motorcycle overseas.

Kawasaki W230

It has been launched in the USA at a price of $5,599 which puts it slightly higher than the Ninja 500.

Kawasaki W230 engine

It runs a version of the 233cc air-cooled engine that’s also being used in the KLX230 dual-sport bike

Kawasaki W230 engine output

It produces 18.98Nm of torque.

Kawasaki W230 design

It retains Kawasaki’s clean and classic retro design theme that comes down from the larger W800

Kawasaki W230

The W230 will be an easy bike to get along with thanks to a low 745mm seat height and a 143kg kerb weight.

Kawasaki W230

It's nearly 40 kilos lighter than the likes of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and it will have a similar power figure of around 20hp.

Kawasaki W230

It remains to be seen if and when Kawasaki will bring this motorcycle to India.

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