I think bikes like these take you back to the simple joy of riding many of us experienced as a kid.

I own 2 of these 230s, they don't weigh 290lbs. With a ricochet skid plate, handle bar risers, acerbise full wrap steel brush guards, big ass aluminum billeted footpegs , a 51 back sprocket, and a full tank of gas it weighs 264lbs.  If you want a little more snap that the 51 back sprocket provides remove the air intake snorkel and cut a large opening to let lots of air in, remove the exhaust restrictor and put in an fmf spark arrestor, and add the idle adjuster. The 230 will clear all the obstacles, rock gardens, and climb everything the calabogie riding area has. The best part is they can be maintained with 3 hex head size sockets, and if you drop it in the rocks or take a long down hill tumble there are no rads to break and no rad cooler fans to suck your battery dry. They are extremely durable and damage resistant.

The KLX cut that log right in half!  Did you see that??  What a unit.

I just bought a 2023 KLX230R this summer to get back into riding after 35 years.  I was STOKED to see your KLX video a month or so ago and was happy to see this review come out!  I've got your 10 balance, body position and power delivery and collection training videos on my phone to review and practice at the park.  Thanks for all your work and info sharing!

Man, you are one hell of a rider!

Because of your videos on the KLX I bought the KLX230S dual sport as my first ever bike.

What a coincidence, I'm here because HiVolt and riding friends here in Thailand keep reminding me to give the KLX a try for learning on, given I bought a 701 to start with. Small world!

MORE 230 CONTENT PLEASE! 🙏 Just got the 2025 model and its changes are great.

I've always wanted to get all my friends to buy a bike like this, use it in stock form, even playing field for everyone and then go out and ride as a group for giggles.

I ride the 230 more then any other bike I own, I’m 230 good and that makes it fun.

I can see Kawasaki hiring Rich as an ambassador for their brand!  They would be crazy not to do this!  You made me want to go out and buy one of these!  Good job!

Now we need a comparison with the honda  crf 250f

KLX230r weight 253 lbs . KLX300r 282 lbs.

Great Review, Rich! I did 570 Hours on my KLX 140 to get the Basics in Hard Enduro trained. It was the best choice for me, since I could control it very well. Now I am at a cheap 225 CC 2-Stroke to make my next Steps and be better in riding technical Terrain. A common mistake I always see - the riders start to early on powerful bikes…

I've been riding a Husky 125 for a while now. It has allowed me to learn so much. Most people I ride with ride 300s. They do not leave me behind. I seem to be more confident with my bike than many of them on the more technical sections. My bike is fun, I would not trade it, except for a newer 150.

Wow, thank you for the time you put into this video. You really broke down some questions that I had about my 230r. Great details.

you are rapidly becoming the most expensive YT channel I'm following, sir 🤣

Absolutely love my KLX300 after tire changes and some protection parts I’ve been off to the races!

I love this! I have a KLX230 ABS, now I've got things to do!

I've owned a 2003 CRF230 for last six years and it's my favorite dirt bike... Reliable fun and basic!
Race tech emulators help these forks out immensely and once tuned right are great. Not as fast as all the KTM and other race bikes BUT always gets through all the trails just the same.
Great vids!