MORE ROOM FOR EVERYTHING.
- Push button electric start
- High-revving 144cc air-cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke engine
- 5-speed transmission with manual clutch
- Taller (19F, 16R) wheels than the KLX140 (17F, 14R) contribute to a taller 31.5 inch seat height and higher 10.0 inch ground clearance
- 7.1 inches of front and rear suspension travel to soak up bumps
- Front and rear disc brakes provide strong progressive stopping power
2018 Kawasaki KLX140L Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
The Kawasaki KLX® family of off-road motorcycles are widely popular for their low maintenance, easy-to-ride character, and incredible capabilities while on trails. The five models consist of two engine configurations and are built to suit a variety of riders.
The same team that developed the championship winning Kawasaki KX™ family has engineered the KLX models, injecting the model range with a performance racing heritage and unmatched durability, ensuring all-day enjoyment with family and friends.
2018 Kawasaki KLX140L Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
KAWASAKI KLX®140, KLX®140L & KLX®140G
The KLX®140 motorcycle is available in three model variations, and is designed to provide a natural terrain experience with memories to last a lifetime. The powerful 144cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine features an electric starter and keyless ignition. Its broad and smooth high-revving 144cc engine utilizes a manual clutch and 5-speed transmission to offer an efficient and user-friendly feel. The clutch features a spring damper resulting in a progressive, 2-stage engagement that facilitates half-clutch use when riding at extremely low rpm or idling speeds.
The chassis consists of a rigid box section steel perimeter frame that is shared on each of the models for excellent handling characteristics, as well as a lightweight aluminum swingarm. Up front you’ll find 33mm telescopic front forks, which offer 7.1” of travel on the KLX140 and KLX®140L models, and 7.5” on the KLX®140G. On the KLX140, the single rear shock has fully adjustable preload and is held up by a Uni-Trak® rear linkage, while the KLX140L and KLX140G also feature 22-way rebound and 14-way compression damping adjustment. Additional travel can be found on the rear of the KLX140G (7.9” compared to 7.1” on the KLX140 and KLX140L).
Showing the KX™ heritage, a large 220mm petal-shaped front rotor with a twin-piston caliper and a 186mm petal-shape rear rotor provide plenty of stopping power. The KX influence continues with the wheels, which have strong die-cast hubs and lightweight aluminum rims. The KLX140 uses a 17” front and 14” rear wheel, while the mid-sized KLX140L motorcycle is equipped with a 19” front and 16” rear wheels to accommodate taller riders, providing extra ground clearance on the KLX140L. The KLX140G comes equipped with full-size off-road wheels and tires, using a 21” front and 18” rear.
With three different models to choose from, riders can easily select the bike that best suits their stature, starting with the KLX140’s 30.7” seat height and slightly larger KLX140L (31.5”). The KLX140G motorcycle is the perfect fit for taller riders who want to experience the KLX lineup, thanks to its 33.9” seat height and spacious ergonomics.
2018 Kawasaki KLX140L – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $3399 USD
POWER
Engine
4-stroke, 1-cylinder, SOHC, air-cooled
Displacement
144cc
Bore x Stroke
58.0 x 54.4mm
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Fuel System
Keihin PB20
Ignition
Digital DC-CDI
Transmission
5-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch
Final Drive
Chain
PERFORMANCE
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel
33mm telescopic fork/7.1 in
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel
Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping/7.1 in
Front Tire
70/100-19
Rear Tire
90/100-16
Front Brakes
Single 220mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
Rear Brakes
Single 186mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
DETAILS
Frame Type
High-tensile steel, box-section perimeter
Rake/Trail
27°/3.8 in
Overall Length
74.6 in
Overall Width
31.1 in
Overall Height
42.3 in
Ground Clearance
10.0 in
Seat Height
31.5 in
Curb Weight
209.4 lb**
Fuel Capacity
1.5 gal
Wheelbase
50.6 in
Color Choices
Lime Green
Warranty
6 Months
Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional)
12, 24, or 36 months
2018 Kawasaki KLX140L – Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $4099 CDN
ENGINE
Displacement | 144cc |
Type | 4-stroke, Single |
Bore and stroke | 58.0 x 54.4 mm |
Cooling | Air |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Valve system | SOHC, 2 valves, screw type adjusters |
Fuel system | Keihin PB20 carburetor |
Ignition | Digital DC-CDI |
Lubrication | Forced lubrication (wet sump) |
Starting | Electric |
BRAKES
Front: type | Single 220 mm petal disc |
Front: calipers | Dual-piston caliper |
Rear: type | Single 186 mm petal disc |
Rear: calipers | Single-piston caliper |
DIMENSIONS
Overall length | 1,895 mm (74.6 in.) |
Overall width | 790 mm (31.1 in.) |
Overall height | 1,075 mm (42.3 in.) |
Wheelbase | 1,285 mm (50.6 in.) |
Ground clearance | 255 mm (10.0 in.) |
Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 in.) |
Curb mass** | 95 kg (209.4 lbs.) |
Fuel capacity | 5.8 litres (1.3 gal.) |
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission | 5-speed |
Final drive | Chain |
Primary reduction ratio | 2.880 (72/25) |
Gear ratio: 1st | 2.667 (40/15) |
Gear ratio: 2nd | 1.895 (36/19) |
Gear ratio: 3rd | 1.474 (28/19) |
Gear ratio: 4th | 1.182 (26/22) |
Gear ratio: 5th | 1.000 (24/24) |
Final reduction ratio | 3.923 (51/13) |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual, cable operation |
FRAME
Type | Tubular double cradle, box section perimeter, high-tensile steel |
Wheel travel: front | 180 mm (7.1 in.) |
Tire: front | 70/100-19 |
Wheel travel: rear | 180 mm (7.1 in.) |
Tire: rear | 90/100-16 |
Caster (rake) | 27° |
Trail | 96 mm (3.8 in.) |
SUSPENSION
Suspension, front | 33 mm telescopic fork |
Suspension, rear | Uni-Trak linkage system and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping |
DETAILS
Warranty | 6 months warranty |
2018 Kawasaki KLX140L – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
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