Dual-Sport Motorcycles
2016Kawasaki KLX150
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The 2016 Kawasaki KLX150 is a lightweight dual-sport designed for beginner and younger riders seeking an accessible entry into off-road and street riding. Known for its manageable seat height, low weight, and nimble handling, it excels at trail riding and general-purpose commuting. The electric starter and dependable suspension travel make it an approachable platform for developing fundamental riding skills.
- Capacity
- 144.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 113.0 kg
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Power
- 10.3 HP (7.5 kW) @ 8000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as a lightweight trail and dual-purpose machine for light off-road exploration and casual commuting rather than outright speed.
- Built for
- A nimble, playful little trail bike that rewards momentum-carrying and finesse over brute force.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or riders seeking strong acceleration and top speed.
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
- 10.3 HP (7.5 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m) @ 6400 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0912 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 58.0 x 54.4 mm
- Compression
- 9.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital DC-CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1285 mm
- Overall length
- 1980 mm
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Wet weight
- 113.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 255 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Perimeter, box-section, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- Inverted fork
- Rear suspension
- Uni-Trak Single gas shock with 5-way spring preload adjustment
- Front wheel travel
- 175 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 192 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.1°
- Trail
- 101 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc.Twin-piston caliper.
- Front brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- Front tyre
- 70/100-19
- Rear tyre
- 90/100-16
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 | 2016 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 144 cc | 144 cc |
| Seat height | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7 L | 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 KLX150?
The 2016 Kawasaki KLX150 has a Capacity of 144.0 ccm (8.79 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KLX150 have?
The 2016 Kawasaki KLX150 has a Power of 10.3 HP (7.5 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki KLX150 have?
The 2016 Kawasaki KLX150 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki KLX150?
The 2016 Kawasaki KLX150 has a Torque of 10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 6400 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX150 weigh?
The 2016 Kawasaki KLX150 has a Wet weight of 113.0 kg (249.1 pounds).
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