The Kawasaki KLX 150 motorcycle specifications include a 144 cc (8.79 cu in) engine, power of 10.3 hp (7.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 113 kg (249.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KLX 150 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 86% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 4th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 79% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 13th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 46% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 14th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 54% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 12th 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.
10.3 hp — more powerful than about 4% of Kawasaki models with power data.
144 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Kawasaki models.
113 kg — heavier than about 14% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 86%.
830 mm — taller than about 69% of Kawasaki models.
7 L — larger than about 12% 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.
1,980
2,122
7% below average.
1,285
1,441
11% below average.
830
801
4% above average.
255
187
37% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 70/100-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 90/100-16 |
| Front tire width | 70 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 90 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.091 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 91.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 71.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.07:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2018 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 144 cc (8.79 cu in) |
| Power | 10.3 hp (7.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 6,400 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 58.0 x 54.4 mm (2.3 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin NCV24 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital DC-CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tube, semi-double cradle |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak Single gas shock with 5-way spring preload adjustment |
| Front wheel travel | 175 mm (6.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 192 mm (7.6 inches) |
| Rake | 27.1° |
| Trail | 101 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Petal disc.Twin-piston caliper. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston. |
| Front tire | 70/100-19 |
| Rear tire | 90/100-16 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 113 kg (249.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,980 mm (78.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,285 mm (50.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 255 mm (10.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.00 L (1.85 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green, Ebony |
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