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
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 79% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 13th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 49th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 63% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 6th 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.
144 cc — larger displacement than about 13% of Kawasaki models.
800 mm — taller than about 49% of Kawasaki models.
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.
1,895
2,122
11% below average.
790
833
5% below average.
1,074
1,175
9% below average.
1,285
1,441
11% below average.
800
801
Close to average.
254
187
36% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 70/70-19 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green |
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| 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.