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Kawasaki KLX 230R keeps an estimated 65% of its value after 5 years — #572 of 1052 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks. See the full depreciation curve.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Kawasaki KLX 230R retains an estimated 65% of its value after five years, ranking #572 of 1052 powersports vehicles we track. That is 2 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 230R sheds about 14% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $4,999 it falls to around $3,254 by year five — a five-year loss near $1,745, about $0.96 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Kawasaki KLX 230R 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 65% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 1052 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #572).
From about $4,999 when new it drops to roughly $3,254 after five years — a loss near $1,745 (65% of its value retained).
Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.