The days of settling for cramped ergonomics and limited performance aboard simple one-sized machines are over. With its 19 front / 16 rear wheels and advanced rear shock, Kawasakis KLX140L dirtbike is the ideal match for more experienced or longer-limbed fans of small displacement off-road machines. Its more elementary sibling; the 17 front / 14 rear KLX140, is a first-rate option for novices and smaller riders.

The right size dirt bike for growing youth and youthful adults

The days of settling for cramped ergonomics and limited performance aboard simple one-sized machines are over. With its 19” front / 16” rear wheels and advanced rear shock, Kawasaki’s KLX™140L dirtbike is the ideal match for more experienced or longer-limbed fans of small displacement off-road machines. Its more elementary sibling; the 17” front / 14” rear KLX140, is a first-rate option for novices and smaller riders.

Starting is an easy affair; just press the power switch, thumb the KLX140L’s start button and let the fun 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 140L’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 up front by a 33mm fork with spring rate and damping settings specific to the KLX140L, while its aluminum shock includes a piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload, 4-way compression and 22-way rebound damping to suit high speed operation by heavier riders.

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 a 186mm rear rotor grace the KLX140L with serious stopping power. Both utilize petal shaped discs, which help clean the brakes and reduce unsprung weight for better performance.

Designed to be beginner and novice friendly with a roomy layout and enough performance to suit more-advanced riders, the KLX140L delivers an ideal blend of small stature and big potential that simply equals fun for kid to adult riders.

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