My initial impressions of the 2023 KLX 230 S. This is not a sponsored or endorsed promotion. I paid retail for the bike. Partial video editing by Eco, courtesy of RF Gamez. Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/rfgamez/
Thanks for the review! Just one thing about air cooled bikes. I'm 62. ALL bikes were air cooled when I started riding...well into the 80's. I put 10's of thousands of miles on them. Heat is not a deal unless you are in a real hot climate. I had bikes from a Z50 to KZ1000's and never had heat issues in the Summer in Washington state. Yes, it does get warm sitting on pavement in the city, but water-cooled bikes do as well. I'm sure it is a non-issue for this little bike. Just sayin'
Bike delivery was delayed because of bad weather. Hopefully today. Just completed my motorcycle e course training and have my certificate for the two day road obstacles course training. May 6-7 . 8hrs. First day, 5hrs. next day. Then finally I will receive my M Class license!
Great video, if you don’t mind me asking What size are you i am also short at 5’3” and currently looking into getting a 230S Are you comfortable with the size?
Yes. I am "just" comfortable with it. The seat is narrow enough that a small scoot to the side at lights is all I need. At 5'3", you may consider lowering links, but my kid rides it and he is 5 ft on the nose. The install on the lowering links wouldn't be too hard.
I am 5 foot three and I do great with it. However, I have long legs for a short guy 30 inch inseam but I do really good with no problems at all. Maybe this will help you good luck.
We weigh about the same. The bike will pull you just fine. The regular will definitely be a better fit for you as well. If you're looking for a fun trail bike, it would do just fine.
