While we’re almost never fans of losing suspension travel year-to-year on a dual-sport motorcycle. That said, we won’t give Kawasaki a hard time for doing so here. For 2022, the Kawasaki KLX230S has gained an S and lost around two inches of front and rear travel in its suspension, but that loss has paved the way for a two-inch lower seat height which should be comforting to new riders and those short of inseam. Since this model is meant to appeal to those folks, we’re not going to harp on it. Whatever brings new riders to the fold, we fully endorse.  
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2022 Kawasaki KLX®230S Dual-Sport Motorcycle
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The Kawasaki KLX® family of off-road recreational motorcycles are known for their rider-friendly character, amazing capability on the trail, and reliability, making them a staple for any adventurous rider. For 2022, Kawasaki adds a new model to its KLX lineup with the KLX®230S dual-sport.
Keeping its admired heritage in mind, the KLX230S is derived from the popular KLX®230 with modified front and rear suspension that lowers overall seat height by over two inches from the KLX230 model. The KLX230S is purpose-built for serious fun on the trails and tuned for on-road versatility. Turn a variety of terrain into the ultimate playground.
2022 KLX230S HIGHLIGHTS

NEW Shorter two-stage front suspension with 6.2 inches of travel
NEW Uni-Trak® rear suspension with 6.6 inches of travel
NEW Overall seat height of 32.7 inches
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