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2008Kawasaki KLX140L

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The 2008 Kawasaki KLX140L is a lightweight enduro bike designed for younger riders and beginners seeking an affordable entry into off-road riding. Its compact 144cc single-cylinder engine delivers manageable power with electric and kick-start convenience, while the proven 5-speed transmission and air-cooled reliability make it ideal for trail and recreational use.

Capacity
144.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Wet weight
95.0 kg
Seat height
800 mm
Power
14.1 HP (10.4 kW)
Other years 2008 2009

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 14Agility 77Comfort 35Off-road 75Touring 10Road manners 20
Off-road & trail75%
Cornering40%
City riding25%
Daily riding20%
Touring10%
Two-up5%
Track10%
Best for
It is designed for light trail riding, off-road learning, and casual dirt play rather than any road-going performance use.
Built for
It has a friendly, forgiving, low-intimidation character with modest single-cylinder power delivery suited to learning throttle and clutch control off-road.
Not ideal for
It is not suitable for highway travel, long-distance touring, carrying a passenger, or riders seeking speed or high-performance handling.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 800mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2008 Kawasaki KLX140L, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
144.0 ccm
Power
14.1 HP (10.4 kW)
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1484 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke
58.0 x 54.4 mm
Compression
9.5:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric & kick
Ignition
CDI
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Forced, semi-dry sump
Torque
Not on record - add it
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Multi disc, wet
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1285 mm
Overall length
1895 mm
Overall width
790 mm
Overall height
1074 mm
Seat height
800 mm
Wet weight
95.0 kg
Fuel capacity
5.70 litres
Ground clearance
254 mm
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter
Front suspension
33mm telescopic fork / 7.1 in.
Rear suspension
UNI-TRAK® linkage system and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping / 7.1 in.
Rake (fork angle)
27.0°
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
220 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
215 mm
Front tyre
70/70-19
Rear tyre
90/90-16
Other
Color options
Lime Green

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 20082009
Capacity 144 cc 144 cc
Seat height 800 mm 800 mm
Fuel capacity 5.7 L 5.7 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Kawasaki KLX140L?

The 2008 Kawasaki KLX140L has a Capacity of 144.0 ccm (8.79 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Kawasaki KLX140L have?

The 2008 Kawasaki KLX140L has a Power of 14.1 HP (10.4 kW).

How many gears does the Kawasaki KLX140L have?

The 2008 Kawasaki KLX140L has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

How much does the Kawasaki KLX140L weigh?

The 2008 Kawasaki KLX140L has a Wet weight of 95.0 kg (209.4 pounds).

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