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Kawasaki KLX 230 S keeps an estimated 67% of its value after 5 years — #506 of 1052 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 S retains an estimated 67% of its value after five years, ranking #506 of 1052 powersports vehicles we track. That is 3 points above the 63% 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 S sheds about 14% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $5,199 it falls to around $3,462 by year five — a five-year loss near $1,737, about $0.95 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Kawasaki KLX 230 S bought at 1 year 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 67% of its value after five years — better than most among the 1052 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #506).
From about $5,199 it drops to roughly $3,462 after five years — a loss near $1,737 (67% retained).
Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.