This year Kawasaki has launched two of the best off-road motorcycles. These bikes are named as 2017 KLX 140 and 2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki. Both of these bikes have a powerful engine and lightweight chassis. The new 2017 KLX 140 Kawasaki is fun for both kids and adults while the 2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki is known as the bigger brother of 2017 KLX 140. The new 2017 KLX 140L features slightly different specification from the 2017 KLX 140. These bikes offer the best off-road riding experience. The review of newly launched 2017 KLX 140 and 2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki with the specification, pictures and price are written below.
2017 KLX 140 and 2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki
2017 KLX 140 and 2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki – Specification and Price
Engine
Both of the newly launched 2017 KLX 140 and 2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki features a high-revving 144 cc air-cooled engine with SOHC and 4-stroke technology. They feature a push button for the electric start plus 5-speed transmission with the manual clutch for full control over the gear shifting. The engine of these dirt bikes is specially designed to deliver the smooth performance in all conditions.
2017 KLX 140 Kawasaki
Chassis
These newly launched 2017 KLX 140 and 2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki features the lightweight and compact frame. This structure offers the best riding position to ride plus it gives more confidence to the rider. The new 2017 KLX 140 Kawasaki has a relatively low seat height of 30.7 inches while the 2017 KLX 140L features the seat height of 31.5 inches with 10 inches of ground clearance. The 2017 KLX 140L is a bit taller than the 2017 KLX 140. Both of the bikes features 7.1 inches of front and rear suspension travel to soak up bumps. The 2017 KLX 140L has the larger wheels and trail-oriented suspension. Both of these bikes are slightly taller than the 2017 KLX 110 and 2017 KLX 110L Kawasaki The braking system is designed for optimised performance. The front and rear disc brakes provide reliable progressive stopping power.
2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki
2017 KLX 140 and 2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki – Price
The new 2017 KLX 140 Kawasaki comes with the price of $3,099 while the 2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki has the price tag of $3,399. Thes Kawasaki Bikes have standard Lime Green colour with best graphics.
2017 KLX 140 Kawasaki
2017 KLX 140 and 2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki – Specs
| Specs | 2017 KLX 140 Kawasaki | 2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki |
POWER
| Engine | 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, SOHC, air-cooled | 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, SOHC, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 144 cc | 144 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 58.0 mm x 54.4 mm | 58.0 mm x 54.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel System | Keihin PB20 | Keihin PB20 |
| Ignition | Digital DC-CDI | Digital DC-CDI |
| Transmission | Five-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch | 5-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
2017 KLX 140 Kawasaki Specs
PERFORMANCE
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | 33 mm telescopic fork/7.1 inches | 33 mm telescopic fork/7.1 inched |
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with the 5-way preload adjustability/7.1 inches | Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with the piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and the 22-way rebound damping/7.1 inches |
| Front Tire | 70/100-17 | 70/100-19 |
| Rear Tire | 90/100-14 | 90/100-16 |
| Front Brakes | Single 220 mm petal disc with a dual-piston calliper | Single 220 mm petal disc with a dual-piston calliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 186 mm petal disc with single-piston calliper | Single 186 mm petal disc with single-piston calliper |
2017 KLX 140L Kawasaki Frame
DETAILS
| Frame Type | High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter | High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter |
| Rake/Trail | 27°/3.3 inches | 27°/3.8 inches |
| Overall Length | 71.7 inches | 74.6 inches |
| Overall Width | 31.1 inches | 31.1 inches |
| Overall Height | 41.3 inches | 42.3 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 9.3 inches | 10.0 inches |
| Seat Height | 30.7 inches | 31.5 inches |
| Curb Weight | 205.0 lb | 209.4 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.5 gallons | 1.5 gallons |
| Wheelbase | 49.6 inches | 50.6 inches |
| Color Choices | Lime Green | Lime Green |
| Warranty | 6 Months | 6 Months |
| Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional) | 12, 24, or 36 months | 12, 24, or 36 months |
