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Kawasaki KLX140 20082008 Kawasaki KLX140 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| 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. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki KLX140 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| Type | Enduro / offroad |
| Price as new | US$ 2699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.5 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 144.0 ccm (8.79 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 58.0 x 54.4 mm (2.3 x 2.1 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin PB20 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubrication system | Forced, semi-dry sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.0° |
| Front suspension | 33mm telescopic fork / 7.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with single hydraulic shock / 4.2 in.(KLX140) UNI-TRAK® linkage system and single shock with 5-way preload adjustability / 7.1 in. |
| Front tire | 70/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 90/90-14 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 215 mm (8.5 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 88.0 kg (194.0 pounds) |
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1049 mm (41.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 1821 mm (71.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 236 mm (9.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1260 mm (49.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.67 litres (1.50 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Lime Green |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 08 Kawasaki KLX140 discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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