Enduro Bikes
2008Kawasaki KLX140
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The 2008 Kawasaki KLX140 is a lightweight 144cc enduro bike designed for young riders and beginners seeking affordable off-road fun. Its air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers manageable power with excellent reliability, while the compact frame and low seat height make it ideal for learning fundamental dirt biking skills on various terrain.
- Capacity
- 144.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 88.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 14.1 HP (10.4 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's a small-displacement trail and recreational off-road bike designed for casual dirt riding rather than speed or long-distance travel.
- Built for
- Playful, forgiving, and easy to toss around on tight trails, it rewards a relaxed and exploratory riding style over aggressive throttle use.
- Not ideal for
- It is not suitable for highway travel, carrying a passenger, or riders seeking real power and high-speed performance.
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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- Capacity
- 144.0 ccm
- Power
- 14.1 HP (10.4 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1602 HP/kg (dry)
- 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
- Multiplate, wet
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1260 mm
- Overall length
- 1821 mm
- Overall width
- 790 mm
- Overall height
- 1049 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 88.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 93.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 5.70 litres
- Ground clearance
- 236 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter
- 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.
- 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
- 70/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 90/90-14
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 | 2008 | 2011 | 2014 | 2017 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 144 cc | 144 cc | 144 cc | 144 cc | 144 cc |
| Dry weight | 88 kg | — | — | — | — |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.8 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 KLX140?
The 2008 Kawasaki KLX140 has a Capacity of 144.0 ccm (8.79 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KLX140 have?
The 2008 Kawasaki KLX140 has a Power of 14.1 HP (10.4 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki KLX140 have?
The 2008 Kawasaki KLX140 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX140 weigh?
The 2008 Kawasaki KLX140 has a Dry weight of 88.0 kg (194.0 pounds).
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