DIRT CHEAP HOON

With all the rules we have to endure, as well as the prospect of nearly getting squashed by phone distracted drivers, I start getting bored of riding on the road every now and then.

I think about starting a new hobby, but just can’t seem to stray away from riding a motorcycle, so giving trail riding a go seemed to revitalise my love of bikes. And I’ve found the perfect beginner’s bike to do it on - the Kawasaki KLX230.

JOINING THE FAMILY

Kawasaki’s current off-road range spans a dozen different models, from the KLX110 automatic all the way up to the KLR650 that’s been the steed for countless long-distance adventures.

Combine Kawasaki’s offerings with the off-roaders from other manufacturers and it can get a bit confusing to uncover what bike is right for you. That’s where the KLX230 comes in.

Introduced to the Aussie market last August - and launched with an off-road-only sibling in the KLX230R - the KLX230 is an all-new machine, designed with trail riding in mind, but also carrying