Kawasaki KLX 140 Fuel Capacity (1.5 gal / 5.7 L)

Quick answer

Across 12 covered model years from 2009 to 2020, the Kawasaki KLX 140 has listed fuel capacities ranging from 1.5 US gal (5.67 L) to 1.53 US gal (5.8 L), depending on model year.

Fuel capacity1.5 US gal (5.67 L) to 1.53 US gal (5.8 L)
Model years covered
200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020

Kawasaki KLX 140 fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki KLX 140 sits around a small-capacity tank based on its listed capacity.

Small-Capacity Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 1.5 US gal (5.68 L) tank is smaller than the median among the 39 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 2.1 US gal (7.94 L).

Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles

Smaller tanksTypicalLarger tanks
14th percentile
Smallest: 1 US gal (3.78 L)Median: 2.1 US gal (7.94 L)Largest: 3.96 US gal (15 L)

Fuel capacity across model years

This shows the smallest and largest supplied tank capacities for this model.

0.1 L spread

Smallest supplied1.5 US gal (5.67 L)
Largest supplied1.53 US gal (5.8 L)
Difference2.3%

Kawasaki KLX 140 fuel & related specs

Model years covered 2009-2020
Fuel capacity 1.5 US gal (5.67 L) to 1.53 US gal (5.8 L)
Engine displacement 144 cc
Wet / running weight 205 lb (93 kg)

Kawasaki KLX 140 fuel capacity by year

A dash means the relevant figure was not supplied for that model year.

Year Fuel capacity Reserve Listed consumption Est. full-tank range
2009 1.5 US gal (5.67 L)
2010 1.5 US gal (5.67 L)
2011 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
2012 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
2013 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
2014 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
2015 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
2016 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
2017 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
2018 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
2019 1.5 US gal (5.68 L)
2020 1.53 US gal (5.8 L)

Fuel capacity changes by model year

Grouped values below show where supplied tank, reserve, consumption or calculated-range figures differ across the covered years.

Fuel capacity
2009-20101.5 US gal (5.67 L)
2011-20191.5 US gal (5.68 L)
20201.53 US gal (5.8 L)

Useful fuel calculations

These are calculated from the supplied specifications; they are not guaranteed real-world figures.

Approx. fuel weight with a full tank 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) to 9.5 lb (4.3 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

Tank size is not identical across all supplied years: capacity runs from 1.5 US gal (5.67 L) to 1.53 US gal (5.8 L).
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) to 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 1.5 US gal (5.68 L) tank is smaller than the median among the 39 Kawasaki enduro/off-road motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 2.1 US gal (7.94 L).

Kawasaki KLX 140 fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki KLX 140 fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 1.5 US gal (5.67 L) to 1.53 US gal (5.8 L).

Did the Kawasaki KLX 140 fuel capacity change by year?

Yes. Across the supplied comparable years, listed capacity ranges from 1.5 US gal (5.67 L) to 1.53 US gal (5.8 L). Check the year table for the exact model year.

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki KLX 140?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) to 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki KLX 140 have?

The supplied displacement figures span 144 cc across the model years covered.

Is fuel capacity the same as usable riding fuel?

Not necessarily. Published tank capacity is a nominal total capacity. Real usable fuel can vary slightly with filling method, bike angle, tank design and when the low-fuel or reserve system is triggered.

Fuel-capacity & range note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market and equipment. Fuel capacity is a nominal published figure, while calculated fuel weight and range figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Real-world fuel economy and range vary with speed, riding style, load, weather, terrain, tune and fuel level. Confirm critical specifications in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.