Kawasaki KLX 140G Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KLX 140G motorcycle specifications include a 144 cc (8.79 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 99 kg (218.2 lb).

Key specifications

2017-2019Model years
144 ccDisplacement
99 kgWet weight
861 mmSeat height
5.7 LFuel tank
1,331 mmWheelbase
315 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201720182019
Year-specific specification changes

The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20182019Single disc. Petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
Rear brakes
20182019Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper

How the Kawasaki KLX 140G 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 weight99 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 52% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 9th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height861 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 8% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 86th 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 8th 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.

Wet weight9th

99 kg — heavier than about 9% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 91%.

Seat height86th

861 mm — taller than about 86% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity8th

5.7 L — larger than about 8% 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 length2,004 mm
This bike

2,004

Kawasaki avg

2,122

6% below average.

Overall width790 mm
This bike

790

Kawasaki avg

833

5% below average.

Overall height1,135 mm
This bike

1,135

Kawasaki avg

1,175

3% below average.

Wheelbase1,331 mm
This bike

1,331

Kawasaki avg

1,441

8% below average.

Seat height861 mm
This bike

861

Kawasaki avg

801

8% above average.

Ground clearance315 mm
This bike

315

Kawasaki avg

187

69% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,331 mmSeat 861 mmClearance 315 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.75-21 front / 4.10-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.75-21
Rear tire size 4.10-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.07:1 (Oversquare)

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 Digital DC-CDI

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate, wet

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tube, semi-double cradle
Front suspension 33mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension Uni-Trak linkage system and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping
Front wheel travel 191 mm (7.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel 201 mm (7.9 inches)
Rake 27.0°
Trail 84 mm (3.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 2.75-21
Rear tire 4.10-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 99 kg (218.2 lb)
Seat height 861 mm (33.9 inches)
Overall length 2,004 mm (78.9 inches)
Overall width 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Overall height 1,135 mm (44.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,331 mm (52.4 inches)
Ground clearance 315 mm (12.4 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 5.68 L (1.50 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Lime Green
Factory warranty 6 Months
Price as new US$ 3699. 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.