Kawasaki KLX 140L

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: 95 kg
Seat height: 800 mm

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Overview

The Kawasaki KLX 140L is an enduro bike produced from 2008 through 2020. For 2020, it has a 144 cm³ single-cylinder, four-stroke engine producing 14.1 hp (10.5 kW), with a wet weight of 95 kg.

Its 800 mm seat height affects how easily a rider can reach the ground at a stop, while 95 kg wet weight makes the bike easier to maneuver at low speed. The 255 mm ground clearance helps keep the underside clear over obstacles, and the front and rear suspension each provide 180 mm of travel; the rear shock also allows preload and 22-way rebound adjustment.

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: 0.1484 HP/kg (wet)
Clutch: Multi disc, wet
Final drive: Chain
Gearbox: Manual 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual

Dimensions and weight

Fuel capacity: 5.8 L
Ground clearance: 255 mm
Overall height: 1,075 mm
Overall length: 1,895 mm
Overall width: 790 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Wet weight: 95 kg
Wheelbase: 1,285 mm

Chassis and suspension

Frame: High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter
Front suspension: 33mm telescopic fork
Front wheel travel: 180 mm
Rake: 27.0°
Rear suspension: Uni-Trak linkage system and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping
Rear wheel travel: 180 mm
Trail: 97 mm

Brakes and wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
Front brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 70/100-19
Rear brakes: Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 186 mm
Rear tyre: 90/100-16

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	95 kg	95 kg	95 kg	95 kg	95 kg	95 kg
Seat height	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 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 95 kg wet, the KLX 140L is easier to move around by hand and maneuver at low speed.
Adjustable rear suspension
Preload and 22-way rebound adjustment let riders tune the rear shock for their load and preferred response.
Good ground clearance
The 255 mm clearance helps the bike pass over obstacles without its underside contacting them as easily.

Things to consider

Limited fuel capacity
The 5.8-liter tank limits how much fuel the bike can carry between fill-ups.
Chain-drive upkeep
The chain final drive needs cleaning, lubrication, and tension adjustment.

Rider fit

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Seat height: 800 mmInseam 78.9 cm

Seat height: 800 mm

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How to measure

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

800 mm

Approx. loaded height

770 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.