Introduction
Capable off-road performer with
popular Monster Energy styling
Already noted for its exceptional capabilities and easy-to-handle
nature, Kawasaki's KLX™140 Monster Energy® should be
an even bigger hit with young riders and motocross fans. Black
bodywork, frame and wheels, green hubs and Monster Energy graphics
set this right-sized dirt bike apart from the pack. The 17"
front and 14" rear wheeled KLX140 is designed to offer a
comfortable seat height and be novice friendly for riders with
a limited inseam, yet offer a roomy layout and enough performance
to suit more-advanced riders.
Starting is an easy affair; just press the power switch and thumb
the KLX140's start button for the fun to begin. Nobody likes
a dead battery, so the power switch contains an internal LED
which illuminates any time the power is on, this means there's
never a doubt when the ignition is active. The KLX's accelerative
performance can be attributed to the abundant power flowing from
its air-cooled SOHC 144cc engine through the five-speed, close-ratio
transmission.
Its manual clutch offers young riders the chance to master full
control over shifting. To promote an easy learning curve, the
clutch features a spring damper that provides a progressive,
two-stage engagement and facilitates half-clutch use while riding
at extremely slow or idling speeds. Additional benefits of this
system are a more direct lever feel and increased clutch durability.
The high-revving, yet quiet, engine is wrapped in a high-tensile
steel perimeter frame that is covered by KX™-like shrouds
and aggressive body work. The 140's controls, from the grips
to the narrow footpeg/frame relationship combined with large
footpegs that make it easier for the rider to move around with
a minimum of effort complete the KX-inspired design theme.
Suspension duties are handled a 33mm front fork with spring rate
and damping settings specific to the KLX140, and the UNI-TRAK®
linkage equipped rear shock features 5-way preload adjustability.
To provide more options for growing riders, the more-advanced
shock from the KLX140L fits the standard KLX140.
RK EXCEL aluminum rims and high-grade die-cast hubs are another
sign this is a serious off-road bike. A large 220mm front disc
and 27mm twin-piston caliper at the front and 186mm rear disc
provide serious stopping power. Both utilize petal shaped rotors,
which help clean the brakes and reduce unsprung weight for better
performance.
Not catering to existing playbike rules, the KLX140 delivers
an ideal blend of small stature and big potential that simply
equals fun for kid to adult riders.
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Features
Monster Energy Edition
- Special Monster Energy graphics package
- Black bodywork, frame and wheels
- Green hubs highlight special Monster Energy graphics
144 cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine
- Reliable and easy to use lightweight engine is both simple
to operate and to maintain
- Bore and stroke of 58.0 x 54.4mm
- Engine revs easily and allows riders to use the full rpm range
of the engine up to the rev limiter at 10,500 rpm
- Exhaust pipe is curved to achieve optimum length for good power
character yet remain unobtrusive
- Quiet muffler is equipped with a USFS approved spark arrester,
meaning the KLX140L can access designated public off-road riding
areas
- Oil-moistened air-filter is washable, reusable, easily accessed
and highly effective in dusty situations
Electric start
- Starting is via a (keyless) electric starter button on the
handlebar
- Orange LED light activates when the power button is depressed,
indicating that power is "ON"
- Digital CDI ignition helps ensure quick, reliable starting
Carburetor
- Oval piston-valve Keihin PB20 carburetor features several Kawasaki-original
modifications to provide stable fuel delivery under rough off-road
conditions
- Partitions in the float chamber keep the fuel from sloshing
excessively and an umbrella around the main jet traps fuel when
jumping
- Dual air vents help provide a stable fuel supply and eliminate
hesitation, even when the bike is at extreme lean angles
- Needle valve is suspended on a spring which acts like a shock
absorber
- Float is rubber instead of plastic
Close-ratio transmission
- Close gear ratios help the acceleration performance of the
KLX
- Like the KX™ models, the shift lever features a ball bearing
to ease shifting and has a folding tip for less damage in a crash
Progressive manual clutch
- Manual clutch offers young riders the chance to master clutch
engagement and gear shifting
- A spring damper in the clutch gives it a 2-stage engagement
that permits half-clutch use when riding at extremely low rpm
or idling speeds and helps provide direct clutch feel and better
durability
Box-section perimeter frame
- Ready for the off-road abuse, the highly rigid, KX-inspired
high-tensile steel perimeter frame also uses the same upper tubes
as the KLX250S
- Aluminum swingarm offers light weight, strength and a hairline
finish like on the KX machines
- KX-style chain adjusters allow precise adjustment of the chain
Superior suspension
- 33mm telescopic front fork has spring rates and damping settings
specific to each model
- Intended for a higher average speed, the KLX140L features a
rear shock with piggyback reservoir with fully adjustable preload,
4-way compression damping and 22-way rebound damping
KX-style wheels
- Strong, high-grade die-cast hubs that offer the same durability
as those found on the KX
- Durable, lightweight RK EXCEL aluminum rims on the 19/16-inch
front/rear wheels
Petal disc brakes front & rear
- Front 220mm petal disc and large-bore 27mm twin-piston caliper
(same size as those on the KX450F/250F) for strong and easy-to-control
braking
- Rear brake uses a 186mm petal disc gripped by a 27mm single-piston
caliper
- Rear brake master cylinder features a large-volume, unitized
reservoir that contributes to stable braking and helps ensure
sufficient fluid pressure is maintained - even when the brake
pad wears down
- In addition to helping reduce unsprung weight, the wave shapes
of the petal discs help clean the brake pads for more efficient
braking performance
Ergonomics
- Combination of the flat surface of the frame's box-section,
long footpegs mounted close to the bikes' centerline and no kick-start
lever add up to good grip and a high level of machine control
available to the rider
- Footpeg/frame relationship is modeled after the KX for maximum
leg grip
- Handlebar is rubber-mounted for reduced vibration transferred
to the rider's hands
- Two-piece upper triple clamp and handle clamp fosters easy
aftermarket handlebar installation
- Raised pattern on half of the surface of the grips just like
the top-class MX racers
- Two-tone seat cover has a slip-resistant top surface for good
grip when seated and smooth sides for excellent rider mobility
when standing
Sharp, aggressive bodywork styling
- Box-section perimeter frame, with advanced styling similar
to that found on the KX racers
- Two-piece shrouds with ventilation holes inspired by the top-of-the-line
KX race machines
- Fuel tank cover provides a flush transition from tank to shroud,
and contributes to the high level fit and finish
- Eye-catching box muffler design protrudes as little as possible
from behind the side cover, and features a plastic muffler end-cap
that offers a surface cooler to the touch than steel
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Technical Specifications
Engine: Four-stroke, SOHC, two-valve
single
Displacement: 144cc
Bore x stroke: 58.0 x 54.4mm
Cooling: Air
Carburetion: Keihin PB20
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Ignition: CDI
Transmission: Five-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch
Final drive: Chain
Frame: High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter
Rake / trail: 27 degrees / 3.8 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 33mm telescopic fork / 7.1 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: UNI-TRAK® linkage system
and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload
and 22-way rebound damping / 7.1 in.
Front tire: 70/100-19
Rear tire: 90/100-16
Front brake: Single 220mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
Rear brake: Single 186mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
Overall length: 74.6 in.
Overall width: 31.1 in.
Overall height: 42.3 in.
Wheelbase: 50.6 in.
Ground clearance: 10.0 in.
Seat height: 31.5 in.
Curb weight: 209.4 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 1.5 gal.
Color: Ebony
* Price and specifications subject to change
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