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Introduction
Kawasaki's Fun Little Dirt Bike
Gets Serious
The original KLX™110 was one of the most fun-to-ride, kid-friendly
bikes of all time, with a torquey four-stroke single / automatic-clutch
drivetrain that encouraged everybody to hop on and have a ride.
And that's exactly what happened - everybody did hop on: Research
reveals that KLXs get ridden more by adults than by kids.
For 2010, a thoroughly re-engineered KLX110 gains more versatility
than ever, with more power, more performance and more convenience.
So, while they were busy doing all that anyway, Kawasaki's engineers
decided to build an entirely new KLX110 with bigger kids in mind,
even fully grown ones: the 2010 KLX110L.
The KLX110 "L" model's seat, at 28.7 inches high, is
nearly 2 inches farther from the dirt than a standard KLX. That's
the result of equipping it with a 2.4-inch longer fork with 5.5
inches of wheel travel, plus a longer shock that serves up 5.2
inches of wheel travel out back. Naturally, those long-travel
components carry revised spring and damper settings as well,
so bigger kids can push harder wherever they ride.
Aggressive riders often demand the superior control of a manual
clutch, so the new KLX110L model gets one to compliment its four-speed
gearbox. This combination lets more experienced riders wring
every drop of performance from the 111cc engine. Convenient push-button
electric starting helps make starting the KLX110L quick and easy
for any rider.
The Kawasaki design team outfitted the new KLX110L with a gas
tank, seat, side panels, shrouds and fenders that mimic the KX450F's.
A taller, reshaped seat is part of the deal, too, along with
a handlebar bend optimized to provide excellent comfort and control
to a large variety of riders. In other words, this one's for
big kids of all ages.
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Features
Air-Cooled, Four-Stroke 111cc Engine
- All 2010 KLX 110 and 110Ls receive revised valve timing, a
new freer-flowing muffler, a new ignition system and reduced
piston ring tension for up to 15 percent more power and torque
than an '09 KLX110
- Pushbutton electric starting makes it easier than ever to get
rolling, but a reshaped kickstarter that clears the rider's leg
better is included for back-up
- The starter button and kill switch are located on the left
handlebar for easy access
- KACR (Kawasaki Automatic Compression Release) keeps one exhaust
valve open for easy starting
- KLX's compact lay-down engine design is perfect for engine
cooling and a low center of gravity
- An ignition timing inspection hole was added for easier maintenance
- A redesigned choke knob on the 18mm carburetor is easier to
grab with gloves on
Four-speed Transmission
- Four ratios are spaced to help exploit the engine's increased
power: While the overall top-gear ratio is nearly the same as
last year's KLX110, that extra gear is combined with a short
final drive ratio to effectively tighten the gaps between each
gear, while also widening the available range of operating speeds
- that extra gear is combined with a shorter final drive ratio
to effectively tighten the gaps between each gear, while also
widening the available range of operating speeds
- A manual clutch makes it easier to squeeze maximum performance
out of that powerful little engine
- A redesigned shift drum cam groove and positioning spring,
and a smoother cam surface result in improved shift feel and
more positive gear engagement under all conditions
Safety Features and Parental Controls
- The KLX110L will only start in neutral for added safety
- The engine off switch is within easy reach on the left handlebar
- A screw-type throttle limiter allows adult supervisors to control
kids' speed while learning
Expanded Performance Envelope
- The bike's 30mm telescopic fork with 5.1 inches of travel is
tuned to deal with the 110L's increased performance over a 2009
KLX110
- Tapered roller bearings at the lower steering stem add durability
- The 110L's handlebar bend fits a wide variety of rider sizes
- A longer rear shock controls the rear wheel through a swingarm
with a lower pivot. Stiffer spring and damping rates control
the rear wheel through 5.2 inches of more firmly controlled travel,
with greater resistance to bottoming
- Lowering the swingarm pivot point accommodates the longer shock
and increased stroke
- 14-inch front and 12-inch rear knobby tires on strong, steel
rims provide great off-road traction and durability, and keep
the seat low
- The rear brake rod is more rigid for better braking and feel
Big KX Style, Built to Last
- The high-tensile KLX steel backbone frame is strong, lightweight
and built to take years of abuse
- Four strategically placed heat shields provide protection from
the exhaust pipe
- A 28.7-inch seat height accommodates a broad range of riders
- KX450F-style fuel tank, seat, shrouds, side panels and fenders
look fast even sitting still
- KX-style half-waffle grips provide better control
- A convenient side stand makes life easier
Additional Features
- A USFS-approved spark arrester comes as standard equipment
- The KLX110L meets California "Green Sticker" requirements,
for year-round riding fun
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Technical Specifications
Engine: Four-stroke, SOHC, two-valve
single
Displacement: 111cc
Bore x Stroke: 53.0 x 50.6mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Cooling: Air
Carburetion: Mikuni PB18
Ignition: CDI
Transmission: Four-speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Backbone frame, high-tensile steel
Rake / Trail: 24.2 degrees / 1.9 in.
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel: 30mm hydraulic telescopic fork
/ 5.2 in.
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel: Swingarm with single hydraulic
shock / 5.1 in.
Front Tire: 2.50x14
Rear Tire: 3.00x12
Front Brake / Rear Brake: Mechanical Drum / Mechanical Drum
Overall Length: 61.4 in.
Overall Width: 25.6 in.
Overall Height: 39.0
Ground Clearance: 10.4 in.
Seat Height: 28.7 in.
Curb Weight: 168 lbs.
Wheelbase: 42.3 in.
Fuel Capacity: 1.0 gal.
Color: Lime Green
MSRP: $2,249
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