Enduro Bikes

2009Kawasaki KLX140

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The 2009 Kawasaki KLX 140 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 electric start convenience, while the five-speed transmission and chain drive provide simplicity and reliability. Best known for being an accessible entry-level dirt bike that excels on trails and motocross training grounds.

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)

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What’s new for the 2009 Kawasaki KLX140

vs the 2008

Spec	2008	2009
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.	UNI-TRAK® linkage system and single shock with 5-way preload adjustability / 7.1 in.

Other years 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail70%

Cornering40%

City riding25%

Daily riding20%

Touring10%

Two-up5%

Track10%

Best for: It's a lightweight trail and recreational off-road bike designed for casual dirt riding rather than speed or long-distance travel.
Built for: It's a friendly, forgiving, low-power trail companion that rewards playful, low-speed maneuvering over raw performance.
Not ideal for: It's not suitable for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger, or riders seeking real speed or power.

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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Your height

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Units

At 780mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2009 Kawasaki KLX140, with a cramped knee angle of around 65 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: 0.1602 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: 2
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: UNI-TRAK® linkage system and single shock with 5-way preload adjustability / 7.1 in.
Front wheel travel: 180 mm
Rear wheel travel: 180 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°
Trail: 84 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 220 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 70/80-17
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	2009	2011	2014	2017	2020
Capacity	144 cc	144 cc	144 cc	144 cc	144 cc	144 cc
Dry weight	88 kg	88 kg	—	—	—	—
Seat height	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm
Fuel capacity	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.8 L