Category | Specification |
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Engine Type | 144 cc air-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve |
Displacement | 144 cc |
Bore × Stroke | 58.0 × 54.4 mm |
Compression Ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
Fuel System | 20 mm Keihin PB20 carburettor |
Starting System | Electric self-start (push-button) |
Ignition | Digital CDI |
Max Power | ≈11 PS @ 8,000 rpm |
Max Torque | ≈12 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
Transmission | 5-speed return shift, wet multi‑disc clutch |
Frame | High-tensile steel, box-section perimeter |
Front Suspension | 33 mm telescopic fork, 190 mm travel |
Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak swingarm, 200 mm travel |
Front Brake | 192 mm petal disc, dual-piston caliper |
Rear Brake | 156 mm petal disc, single-piston caliper |
Front Tyre | 2.75–21 (spoked, tubed) |
Rear Tyre | 4.10–18 (spoked, tubed) |
Wheelbase | 1,330 mm |
Ground Clearance | 315 mm |
Seat Height | 860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 5.8 L |
Curb Weight | 99 kg |
Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2,005 × 790 × 1,135 mm |
Trail / Rake | 116 mm / 27° |
The 2024 Kawasaki KLX 140R F is a fun and agile beginner-to-intermediate off-road trail bike. Its 144 cc SOHC air-cooled single produces around 11 PS, paired with a 5-speed gearbox, electric start, and reliable carburettor fueling, all in an electric start package. Built on a steel perimeter frame with 190 mm front and 200 mm rear suspension travel, it offers lithe handling for tight trails. Disc brakes front and rear provide good stopping power. Lightweight at 99 kg with a 315 mm clearance and 860 mm seat, it balances confidence with control for budding off-road enthusiasts.