Introduced for the 2002 model year, this small Kawasaki off-road motorcycle was launched as an easy-to-ride machine for younger and beginning riders. Kawasaki’s original announcement described it as a kid-friendly trail bike styled after the company’s KX motocross lineup, positioning it as an approachable entry point into dirt riding rather than a full-size competition machine. The model quickly became one of Kawasaki’s most recognizable mini off-roaders and, over time, also developed a strong following as a lightweight pit-bike style platform for casual riding and customization.
The nameplate stayed in continuous production and remained in Kawasaki’s lineup through later years, with the company continuing to list a 2024 KLX110 in its owner-center parts system. Over the years, Kawasaki broadened the family with a taller, clutch-equipped variant, but the original base model retained its place as the low-seat-height, beginner-friendly version that established the lineup. That continuity helped the model become a long-running staple in Kawasaki’s off-road range, known for simple operation, approachable size, and broad appeal to new riders and recreational users alike. The nameplate’s history is straightforward: one continuous production run beginning with the 2002 model year and continuing to the present day.