The new Kawasaki KLX140L 2018 Dirt Bike is another mind-blowing off-road dirt bike by Kawasaki brand. This dirt bike is especially for those lovers of dirt motorcycles who want to take their off-road riding desire to the next level. The Kawasaki has made it possible by providing the new Kawasaki KLX140L 2018 Dirt Bike which is not only powerful but is stylish as well. This dirt bike is also known as the bigger brother of Kawasaki KLX140 due to taller wheels. Its tall wheels are very useful for tall riders. The larger wheels are coupled with an increased ground clearance so that this dirt bike can tackle all the obstacles came in the way. Rather talking about it more, let us have a full review of new Kawasaki KLX140L 2018 Dirt Bike along with its price and technical specifications.
Kawasaki KLX140L 2018 Dirt Bike – Price and Specifications
The new Kawasaki KLX140L 2018 Dirt Bike is available in just $3,399 only.
Engine Features
The new Kawasaki KLX140L 2018 Dirt Bike comes with the powerful 4-stroke air-cooled engine featuring single cylinder. It is basically the high-revving 114cc SOHC engine that has the ability to provide better performance as compared to 2017 Kawasaki KLX140L. This engine is backed with the latest push button electric start that provides easy starting experience in all conditions. The latest compression and bore to stroke ratios are carefully managed by the Kawasaki engineers, which is another factor behind its best performance. The latest Keihin PB20 fuel system coupled with the Digital DC-CDI ignition system ensure to have the optimal mixture of fuel and air for efficient consumption of fuel. This dirt bike features the five-speed transmission with the manual clutch that offers an ultimate gear shifting experience.
Chassis Features
The new Kawasaki KLX140L 2018 Dirt Bike features the stylish, slim and strong chassis with strong frame. The overall design is kept slim and smart that enables the rider to tackle all kinds of obstacles plus it also helps in maneuvering. Its frame is of high-tensile steel with box section perimeter that ensure to have adequate stiffness during the ride. The rake and trail have been efficiently managed for better handling experience. The suspension system have been optimized to ensure the smooth riding experience. The 7.1 inches of suspension travel have been used that soak up all the bumps came in the way. The rear suspension system is fully adjustable according to the rider preferences. The tall wheels have been i.e. front of 19 inches while rear of 16 inches. The seat height is about 31.5 inches that suites for taller riders while the ground clearance is also kept high as compare to the 2018 Kawasaki KLX140 i.e. about 10 inches. The braking system comprises up of front and rear disc brakes offering progressive stopping power. The new Kawasaki KLX140L 2018 Dirt Bike comes with the lime green color combination.
Kawasaki KLX140L 2018 Dirt Bike – Technical Specifications
Power
| Engine | 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, SOHC, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 144cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 58 mm x 54.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel System | Keihin PB20 |
| Ignition | Digital DC-CDI |
| Transmission | 5-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
Performance
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | 33mm telescopic fork/7.1 inches |
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping/7.1 inches |
| Front Tire | 70/100-19 |
| Rear Tire | 90/100-16 |
| Front Brakes | Solo 220 mm petal disc containing dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Solo 186 mm petal disc containing single-piston caliper |
Details
| Frame Type | High-tensile steel, box-section perimeter |
| Rake/Trail | 27°/3.8 inches |
| Overall Length | 74.6 inches |
| Overall Width | 31.1 inches |
| Overall Height | 42.3 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 10.0 inches |
| Seat Height | 31.5 inches |
| Curb Weight | 209.4 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.5 gallons |
| Wheelbase | 50.6 inches |
| Color Choices | Lime Green |
| Warranty | 6 Months |
| Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional) | 12, 24, or 36 months |
Conclusion
This article is about the review of new Kawasaki KLX140L 2018 Dirt Bike. This Kawasaki dirt bike is an ideal bike for taller riders due to its greater seat height, high ground clearance, and high wheels. Its powerful engine is always ready to deliver the massive amount of acceleration and torque under all conditions. The wheels have the awesome knobby tread design that ensures to have the perfect grip on all kinds of surfaces. The chassis is kept slim, stylish and is dominated by the lime green color. In short, the new Kawasaki KLX140L 2018 Dirt Bike is really an impressive dirt bike and one should enjoy its ride.
