The Kawasaki KLX 140 motorcycle specifications include a 144 cc (8.79 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 93 kg (205 lb).
Key specifications
2009-2020Model years
144 ccDisplacement
93 kgWet weight
780 mmSeat height
5.7 LFuel tank
1,260 mmWheelbase
236 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
Year-specific specification changes
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Frame
2020Tubular double cradle
Front brakes
2013Single disc. Petal disc with a 2-piston caliper
20142017Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
20182020Single disc. Petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
Front suspension
2016202033mm telescopic fork
Rear brakes
2013Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
20182020Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
Rear suspension
20162020UNI-TRAK linkage system and single shock with 5-way preload adjustability
Fuel capacity
201120195.68 L (1.50 US gal)
20205.80 L (1.53 US gal)
Overall height
20201,050 mm (41.3 inches)
Overall length
20201,820 mm (71.7 inches)
Starter
2012Electric
20172020Electric
How the Kawasaki KLX 140 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
Displacement144 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc
About 79% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 13th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Wet weight93 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg
About 55% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 7th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Seat height780 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Fuel capacity5.7 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L
About 63% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 6th percentile across Kawasaki models.
This model Kawasaki database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, four-stroke • 144 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,260 mmSeat 780 mmClearance 236 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 70/80-17 front / 90/90-14 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
70/80-17 |
| Rear tire size |
90/90-14 |
| Front tire width |
70 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
80% |
| Front rim diameter |
17 in |
| Rear tire width |
90 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Rear rim diameter |
14 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category |
Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
144 cc (8.79 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke |
58.0 x 54.4 mm (2.3 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. Keihin PB20 |
| Fuel control |
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition |
CDI |
| Starter |
Electric & kick |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter |
| Front suspension |
33mm telescopic fork / 7.1 in. |
| Rear suspension |
UNI-TRAK® linkage system and single shock with 5-way preload adjustability / 7.1 in. |
| Rake |
27.0° |
| Trail |
84 mm (3.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
70/80-17 |
| Rear tire |
90/90-14 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
93 kg (205 lb) |
| Seat height |
780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Overall length |
1,821 mm (71.7 inches) |
| Overall width |
790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,049 mm (41.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,260 mm (49.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
236 mm (9.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
5.67 L (1.50 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Lime Green |
| Price as new |
US$ 2799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.