The Kawasaki KLX 140 motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2020 is length 71.7 in (1,820 mm) to 71.7 in (1,821 mm), width 31.1 in (790 mm), height 41.3 in (1,049 mm) to 41.3 in (1,050 mm), wheelbase 49.6 in (1,260 mm), seat height 30.7 in (780 mm), and the ground clearance is 9.3 in (235 mm) to 9.3 in (236 mm).
Kawasaki KLX 140 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.7 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.2% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 22.1 in (561 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 15.5 sq ft (1.44 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
18.7%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 9.8 in below median |
| Width | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Height | 41.3 in (1,049 mm) | 45.2 in (1,148 mm) | 3.9 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 4.5 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 33.7 in (856 mm) | 3 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in (236 mm) | 10.5 in (266 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
Kawasaki KLX 140 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.3 in (1,049 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2010 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2011 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | — | 41.3 in (1,049 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2012 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.3 in (1,049 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2013 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.3 in (1,049 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2014 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.3 in (1,049 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2015 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.3 in (1,049 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2016 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.3 in (1,049 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2017 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.3 in (1,049 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2018 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.3 in (1,049 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2019 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.3 in (1,049 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2020 | 71.7 in (1,820 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 41.3 in (1,050 mm) | 49.6 in (1,260 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 9.3 in (235 mm) |
Kawasaki KLX 140 dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLX 140 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.7 in (780 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLX 140 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 49.6 in (1,260 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLX 140 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 4.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLX 140 have?
The representative ground clearance is 9.3 in (236 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 1.2 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 140 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 71.7 in (1,821 mm), making the Kawasaki KLX 140 very compact for its category. 9.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.5 sq ft (1.44 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLX 140 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 31.1 in (790 mm) and representative height is 41.3 in (1,049 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Kawasaki KLX 140 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 71.7 in (1,821 mm) in 2009-2019 to 71.7 in (1,820 mm) in 2020, a change of 0 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.