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Kawasaki Launches Indian-Built KLX230 at Rs 1.99 Lakh, Introduces Rs 1.94 Lakh KLX230R S

Local production drives a Rs 1.3 lakh price cut to position Kawasaki’s dual-sport model against the Hero Xpulse 210

2026 Kawasaki KLX230 Launched
2026 Kawasaki KLX230 vs Xpulse 210
2026 Kawasaki KLX230 Launched
2026 Kawasaki KLX230 Launched

Overview

  • Kawasaki has shifted KLX230 production to India for the 2026 model year, cutting its ex-showroom price from about Rs 3.3 lakh to Rs 1.99 lakh.
  • The firm also rolled out a non-road-legal KLX230R S trail variant at Rs 1.94 lakh that forgoes lights and registration equipment for focused off-road performance.
  • Bookings opened on August 13 with a Rs 5,000 token fee, and Kawasaki plans to begin deliveries in the first week of October 2025.
  • Reports differ on MY26 updates, with some outlets citing reduced suspension travel and a switch to single-channel ABS while others note retention of prior mechanical specs.
  • To cultivate off-road riders, Kawasaki has launched Green Academy training programs in Pune, Bengaluru and Mumbai teaching trail-riding skills and safety.