| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| New riders, parents and pit racing zealots come in many size and experience levels, so why relegate them to simple one-sized machines? That’s exactly the question Kawasaki’s engineers pondered before creating the new KLX™140 dirtbike. |
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General information |
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Model name
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Kawasaki KLX140 |
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Year of manufacture
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2008 |
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Type
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Enduro / offroad |
| Price as new | US$ 2699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.5 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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144.0 ccm (8.79 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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Compression
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9.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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58.0 x 54.4 mm (2.3 x 2.1 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin PB20 |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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CDI |
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Lubrication system
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Forced, semi-dry sump |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter |
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Rake (fork angle)
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27.0° |
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Front suspension
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33mm telescopic fork / 7.1 in. |
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Rear suspension
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Swingarm with single hydraulic shock / 4.2 in.(KLX140) UNI-TRAK® linkage system and single shock with 5-way preload adjustability / 7.1 in. |
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Front tire
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70/70-17 |
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Rear tire
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90/90-14 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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220 mm (8.7 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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215 mm (8.5 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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88.0 kg (194.0 pounds) |
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Seat height
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780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1049 mm (41.3 inches) |
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Overall length
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1821 mm (71.7 inches) |
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Overall width
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790 mm (31.1 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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236 mm (9.3 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1260 mm (49.6 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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5.67 litres (1.50 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Lime Green |
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Starter
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Electric & kick |
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Further information |
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