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

The Kawasaki KLX 140L motorcycle specifications include a 144 cc (8.79 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 95 kg (209.4 lb).

Key specifications

2010-2020Model years
144 ccDisplacement
95 kgWet weight
800 mmSeat height
5.7 LFuel tank
1,285 mmWheelbase
254 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
Year-specific specification changes

The 2010 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

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
201233mm telescopic fork
2015202033mm telescopic fork
Front tire
2011202070/100-19
Rear brakes
2013Single disc. Single piston caliper
20162017Single disc. Single-iston
20182020Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
Rear suspension
2012UNI-TRAK linkage system and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping
20152020Uni-Trak linkage system and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping
Rear tire
2011202090/100-16
Fuel capacity
201120195.68 L (1.50 US gal)
20205.80 L (1.53 US gal)
Ground clearance
2020255 mm (10.0 inches)
Ignition
20162020Digital DC-CDI
Overall height
20201,075 mm (42.3 inches)

How the Kawasaki KLX 140L 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 weight95 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 54% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 8th 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

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 • Chain (final drive) • 70/0-19 front / 90/0-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 70/0-19
Rear tire size 90/0-16
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

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 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 70/0-19
Rear tire 90/0-16

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 95 kg (209.4 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$ 3099. 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.