FEATURE I 2021 EICMA MILAN MOTORCYCLE SHOW
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2022 KAWASAKI
KLX 230 SE
Kawasaki is bringing back the KLX 230 for
2022 and along with it comes the new KLX
230 Special Edition (SE). This entry-level
dual sport is purpose built for various uses
riding on the streets or off-road trails.
The SE model comes equipped with
plenty of features that make it off-road
ready for any new buyer. New tapered
handlebars as well as handguards, frame
covers, and a skid plate keep the bike
protected. Black rims and two special-
edition graphics (Firecracker Red and
Oriental Blue) give the bike a unique
look. The KLX SE continues to come
with a 233cc air-cooled engine, a six-speed
transmission, and weighs in at 291 pounds.
The KLX 230 is a staple in the small-bore
dual-sport world. With more enthusiasts
learning to ride, it's great to see Kawa-
saki offering a ready-to-ride package
that's geared more towards an entry-level
market. With the SE, we imagine these new
riders will be thrilled to have protective
parts on their ride right from the dealership.
The plastics and graphics definitely give
the bike a racey motocross look that will
certainly stand out in the city
and on the trails.
The KLX 230 SE sports an
MSRP of $4999, only $200 more
than the standard model.
2022 APRILIA TUONO
660 FACTORY
The Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory will debut
next year to bring it into line with the
Tuono V4 Factory and comes with revised
suspension in the form of the fully adjust-
able 41mm Kayaba fork and a Sachs
monoshock.
There's been about five pounds
knocked off the overall weight by remov-
ing the standard lead acid battery and
replacing it with a lithium-ion unit, with
Aprilia claiming the curb weight of the
Tuono Factory is now 399 pounds.
Although the motor is unchanged,
there's a shorter final drive via going down
one tooth on the front sprocket to 16.
Aprilia claims the power is 100 horsepow-
er at 10,500 rpm and 49 lb-ft of torque.
There are a couple of added bits
such as the now standard up-and-down
quickshifter (the base model comes with it
as an optional extra), multi-map cornering
ABS and cornering lights, Factory Dark
graphics and single-seat tail fairing—
painted black and red—and supplied
as standard together with
the passenger seat and
footpegs.
American price and availability
have not yet been released.
