Kawasaki KLX150BF Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KLX150BF motorcycle specifications include a 144 cc (8.79 cu in) engine, power of 10.3 hp (7.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 118 kg (260.1 lb).

Key specifications

2016, 2020, 2023Model years
144 ccDisplacement
10.3 hpPower
10.0 Nm @ 6,400 rpmTorque
118 kgWet weight
870 mmSeat height
6.9 LFuel tank
1,340 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201620202023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2016 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
20202023Perimeter, Box-Section
Front brakes
20202023Single disc
Front suspension
2020Inverted Telescopic 35mm
2023Inverted telescopic fork, 35mm
Rear brakes
20202023Single disc
Rear suspension
20202023Uni-Trak , single gas-shock with 5-way preload adjustability
Rear tire
202020234.1-18
Torque
202311.3 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
Clutch
20202023Wet Multi-Disc
Fuel capacity
20237.00 L (1.85 US gal)
Ground clearance
20202023295 mm (11.6 inches)
Ignition
20202023CDI
Overall width
20202023950 mm (37.4 inches)
Starter
2023Electric & kick

How the Kawasaki KLX150BF 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.

Engine power10.3 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 86% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 4th percentile across Kawasaki models.

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 weight118 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 43% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height870 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 9% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 87th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity6.9 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 55% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 11th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 144 cc • Air cooled • 10.3 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,340 mmSeat 870 mmClearance 285 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
Power-to-weight ratio 0.087 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 87.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 71.5 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.07:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Super motard

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 144 cc (8.79 cu in)
Power 10.3 hp (7.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Torque 10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 6,400 rpm
Bore × stroke 58.0 x 54.4 mm (2.3 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin NCV24
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Digital DC-CDI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual

Chassis and suspension

Frame Perimeter, box-section, high-tensile steel
Front suspension Inverted fork
Rear suspension Uni-Trak Single gas shock with 5-way spring preload adjustment
Front wheel travel 175 mm (6.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 192 mm (7.6 inches)
Rake 27.1°
Trail 101 mm (4.0 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Petal disc.Twin-piston caliper.
Rear brakes Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston.
Front tire 2.75-21
Rear tire 4.10-18
Wheels Wire spoked.

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 118 kg (260.1 lb)
Seat height 870 mm (34.3 inches)
Overall length 2,070 mm (81.5 inches)
Overall width 825 mm (32.5 inches)
Overall height 1,155 mm (45.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground clearance 285 mm (11.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 6.90 L (1.82 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.