Kawasaki KLX140L Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KLX140L motorcycle specifications include a 144 cc (8.79 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 89.8 kg (198 lb).

Key specifications

2008-2009Model years
144 ccDisplacement
89.8 kgDry weight
800 mmSeat height
5.7 LFuel tank
1,285 mmWheelbase
254 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20082009
Year-specific specification changes

The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front tire
200970/80-19
Fuel system
2009Carburettor

How the Kawasaki KLX140L 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.

Seat height800 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 49th 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

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement13th

144 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Kawasaki models.

Seat height49th

800 mm — taller than about 49% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity6th

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.

Overall length1,895 mm
This bike

1,895

Kawasaki avg

2,122

11% below average.

Overall width790 mm
This bike

790

Kawasaki avg

833

5% below average.

Overall height1,074 mm
This bike

1,074

Kawasaki avg

1,175

9% below average.

Wheelbase1,285 mm
This bike

1,285

Kawasaki avg

1,441

11% below average.

Seat height800 mm
This bike

800

Kawasaki avg

801

Close to average.

Ground clearance254 mm
This bike

254

Kawasaki avg

187

36% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 144 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,285 mmSeat 800 mmClearance 254 mm
5-speed • 70/70-19 front / 90/90-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 70/70-19
Rear tire size 90/90-16
Front tire width 70 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Rear tire width 90 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 16 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
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin PB20
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric & kick
Lubrication Forced, semi-dry sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

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 piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping / 7.1 in.
Rake 27.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 70/70-19
Rear tire 90/90-16

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 89.8 kg (198 lb)
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Overall length 1,895 mm (74.6 inches)
Overall width 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Overall height 1,074 mm (42.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,285 mm (50.6 inches)
Ground clearance 254 mm (10.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 5.67 L (1.50 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Lime Green
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.