2012 Kawasaki KLX140L

Bringing the KLX 140L to life is as simple as pressing the power switch and thumbing the start button. The power switch includes an internal LED to remind riders when the ignition is on, and preventing dead batteries. The powerful 144cc engine is easy to manage via a manual clutch and a five-speed, close ratio transmission. And a progressive clutch means that younger and beginning riders can more easily get the hang of shifting and clutch use; its progressive nature also means half-clutch can be used at extremely low speeds. The clutch also offers a more direct feel and more durability.

The KLX’s high-revving, smooth and surprisingly quiet engine is wrapped in a high-tensile steel perimeter frame covered by KX™-like shrouds, a two-tone seat cover and sharp, aggressive body work. The 140’s roomy cockpit, overall control layout and narrow footpeg/frame relationship – including wide, comfortable footpegs – make it easy for riders to move around with minimal effort.

2012 Kawasaki KLX140L - USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $3,249.00 USD

Engine Four-stroke, SOHC, two-valve single

Displacement 144cc

Bore x Stroke 58.0 x 54.4mm

Compression ratio 9.5:1

Cooling System Air

Carburetion Keihin PB20

Ignition CDI

Transmission Five-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch

Final drive Chain

Frame Type High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter

Rake/Trail 27 degrees / 3.8 in.

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 Size 70/100-19

Rear Tire Size 90/100-16

Front brakes / rear brakes Single 220mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper / Single 186mm petal disc with single-piston caliper

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 lbs.

Wheelbase 50.6 in.

Fuel capacity 1.5 gal.

Color Choices Lime Green

Warranty 6 months base warranty