Kawasaki KLX 150L Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KLX 150L motorcycle specifications include a 144 cc (8.79 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 115 kg (253.5 lb).

Key specifications

2015-2016Model years
144 ccDisplacement
11.3 Nm @ 6,500 rpmTorque
115 kgWet weight
875 mmSeat height
5.7 LFuel tank
1,340 mmWheelbase
300 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20152016
Year-specific specification changes

The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Ignition
2016DC-CDI
Trail
2016107 mm (4.2 inches)

How the Kawasaki KLX 150L 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 weight115 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 45% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height875 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 9% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 89th 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 weight15th

115 kg — heavier than about 15% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 85%.

Seat height89th

875 mm — taller than about 89% 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 length2,080 mm
This bike

2,080

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width770 mm
This bike

770

Kawasaki avg

833

8% below average.

Overall height1,145 mm
This bike

1,145

Kawasaki avg

1,175

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,340 mm
This bike

1,340

Kawasaki avg

1,441

7% below average.

Seat height875 mm
This bike

875

Kawasaki avg

801

9% above average.

Ground clearance300 mm
This bike

300

Kawasaki avg

187

61% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,340 mmSeat 875 mmClearance 300 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 70/100-21 front / 90/100-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 70/100-21
Rear tire size 90/100-18
Front tire width 70 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 100%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 90 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 100%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.07:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 144 cc (8.79 cu in)
Torque 11.3 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
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 NCV24
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric & kick

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multi disc

Chassis and suspension

Frame Perimeter, steel
Front suspension 33mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension Uni-Trak, with 5-way adjustable preload
Front wheel travel 175 mm (6.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 190 mm (7.5 inches)
Rake 26.0°
Trail 106 mm (4.2 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 70/100-21
Rear tire 90/100-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 115 kg (253.5 lb)
Seat height 875 mm (34.4 inches)
Overall length 2,080 mm (81.9 inches)
Overall width 770 mm (30.3 inches)
Overall height 1,145 mm (45.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground clearance 300 mm (11.8 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 5.68 L (1.50 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Lime Green

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.