2017 Kawasaki KLX140

Notes:

• Engine: 144cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinder

• Valve train: SOHC

• Bore x stroke: 58.0 x 54.4 mm

• Compression ratio: 9.5:1

• Fuel system: Carburetor (Keihin PB20)

• Transmission: 5-speed manual

• Clutch: Wet multi-disc

• Final drive: Chain

• Frame: High-tensile steel perimeter

• Front suspension: 33 mm telescopic fork

• Rear suspension: Uni-Trak single shock (preload adjustable)

• Front: 220 mm disc (dual-piston)

• Rear: 186 mm disc (single-piston)

• Seat height: 30.7 in (780 mm)

• Ground clearance: 9.3 in (236 mm)

• Wheelbase: 49.6 in

• Weight: ~205 lb (93 kg)

• Fuel capacity: 1.5 gal (5.7 L)

• Front: 70/100-17

• Rear: 90/100-14

• Electric start

• Very beginner-friendly powerband

• Low seat height

• Lightweight trail bike

Same engine, different sizes:

• KLX140 (this one)

  • Small wheels (17"/14")

  • Lowest seat (~30.7")

• KLX140L (mid-size)

  • Bigger wheels (19"/16")

  • Seat ~31.5"

• KLX140G (full-size)

  • Full wheels (21"/18")

  • Seat ~33.9"

• Not a race bike—more of a trail/play bike

• Super reliable, simple (carb + air-cooled)

• Best for:

  • beginners

  • smaller riders

  • casual trail riding