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Kawasaki KLX 230 keeps an estimated 69% of its value after 5 years — #539 of 1189 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Kawasaki KLX 230 retains an estimated 69% of its value after five years, ranking #539 of 1189 powersports vehicles we track. That is 5 points above the 64% five-year average for Dirt in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Kawasaki KLX 230 sheds about 9% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $4,874 it falls to around $3,377 by year five — a five-year loss near $1,497, about $0.82 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 3, a lightly-used Kawasaki KLX 230 bought at 3 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated about 69% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1189 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #539).
From about $4,874 it drops to roughly $3,377 after five years — a loss near $1,497 (69% retained).
Around 3 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.