The Kawasaki KLX 140 Monster Energy 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
How the Kawasaki KLX 140 Monster Energy 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.
About 79% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 13th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 55% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 7th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 63% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 6th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
144 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Kawasaki models.
93 kg — heavier than about 7% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 93%.
780 mm — taller than about 30% of Kawasaki models.
5.7 L — larger than about 6% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,821
2,122
14% below average.
1,049
1,175
11% below average.
1,260
1,441
13% below average.
780
801
Close to average.
236
187
26% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 70/100-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 90/100-14 |
| Front tire width | 70 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 90 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Rear rim diameter | 14 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2010 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 144 cc (8.79 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 58.0 x 54.4 mm (2.3 x 2.1 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin PB20 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter |
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| 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° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 70/100-17 |
| Rear tire | 90/100-14 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 93 kg (205 lb) |
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| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,821 mm (71.7 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) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony |
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| Price as new | US$ 2999. 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.