Across 12 covered model years from 2009 to 2020, the Kawasaki KLX 140 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 205 lb (93 kg).
Kawasaki KLX 140 weight overview
Its low overall mass should be most noticeable off the throttle: moving it by hand, backing out of a parking space and managing stop-start riding should take less effort than on a heavy road bike.
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How heavy is the Kawasaki KLX 140?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki KLX 140 is lighter than about 84.8% of 46 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki KLX 140 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 144 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 1.5 US gal (5.67 L) to 1.53 US gal (5.8 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) to 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.7 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 142.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% to 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki KLX 140 weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki KLX 140 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 205 lb (93 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 140 lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 15th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki KLX 140 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki KLX 140?
Based on the supplied 1.5 US gal (5.67 L) to 1.53 US gal (5.8 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) to 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Kawasaki KLX 140 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 385 lb (174.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How many cc does the Kawasaki KLX 140 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.7 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Kawasaki KLX 140 compare with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycle weight of 260.1 lb (118 kg), the model is roughly 55.1 lb (25 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Kawasaki KLX 140 weight most?
The weight itself is unlikely to be the main difficulty. Rider reach, steering lock and where the mass sits may matter more at walking pace.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.