Kawasaki KLX 140

Production years: 2008–2020
Brand: Kawasaki

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Selected year: 2020

Technical specifications

Engine capacity: 144 cm³
Power: 14.1 hp (10.5 kW)
Wet weight: 93 kg
Seat height: 780 mm

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Overview

The Kawasaki KLX 140 is an enduro bike produced from 2008 through 2020. For 2020, it uses a 144.0 cm³, air-cooled, four-stroke single with 14.1 hp (10.5 kW) and a wet weight of 93.0 kg; torque is not included here.

At 780 mm, the seat height gives the bike a relatively low overall stance, while its 93.0 kg wet weight can make it easier to maneuver at low speeds. The 235 mm ground clearance and 180 mm of travel at each end suit uneven ground, and the rear shock’s five-way preload adjustment lets you tailor its setup. Electric starting avoids a kickstart routine, while the 5.80-liter tank limits how much fuel the bike carries between stops.

Specifications

Engine

Bore x stroke: 58.0 x 54.4 mm
Engine capacity: 144 cm³
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Cooling system: Air
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Fuel system: Carburettor
Ignition: Digital DC-CDI
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2

Performance and transmission

Power: 14.1 hp (10.5 kW)
Power weight ratio: 0.1516 HP/kg (wet)
Clutch: Multiplate, wet
Final drive: Chain
Gearbox: Manual 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual

Dimensions and weight

Fuel capacity: 5.8 L
Ground clearance: 235 mm
Overall height: 1,050 mm
Overall length: 1,820 mm
Overall width: 790 mm
Seat height: 780 mm
Wet weight: 93 kg
Wheelbase: 1,260 mm

Chassis and suspension

Frame: Tubular double cradle
Front suspension: 33mm telescopic fork
Front wheel travel: 180 mm
Rake: 27.0°
Rear suspension: UNI-TRAK linkage system and single shock with 5-way preload adjustability
Rear wheel travel: 180 mm
Trail: 84 mm

Brakes and wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
Front brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 70/100-17
Rear brakes: Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 186 mm
Rear tyre: 90/100-14

Colours and equipment

Colours: Lime Green
Warranty: 6

Model years

2020

Fuel capacity: 5.7 L → 5.8 L

Specification
Engine capacity	144 cm³	144 cm³	144 cm³	144 cm³	144 cm³	144 cm³
Power	14.1 hp (10.5 kW)	14.1 hp (10.5 kW)	14.1 hp (10.5 kW)	14.1 hp (10.5 kW)	14.1 hp (10.5 kW)	14.1 hp (10.5 kW)
Wet weight	93 kg	93 kg	93 kg	93 kg	93 kg	93 kg
Seat height	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm
Fuel capacity	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.8 L

Pros and cons

Advantages

Light wet weight
At 93.0 kg wet, the KLX 140 is easier to manage during low-speed maneuvering than a heavier bike.
Suspension adjustment
The rear shock has five-way preload adjustment, giving you a way to tune the setup for rider and load.
Clearance and travel
Its 235 mm ground clearance and 180 mm of front and rear wheel travel help it handle uneven ground.

Things to consider

Limited fuel capacity
The 5.80-liter tank carries a limited amount of fuel, which can mean more frequent stops on longer rides.

Rider fit

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Seat height: 780 mmInseam 78.9 cm

Seat height: 780 mm

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Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.

Estimated ground reach

Both feet likely flat

You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.

Seat height

780 mm

Approx. loaded height

750 mm

Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.