2014 Kawasaki KLX140, With its 17" front and 14" rear wheels, the Kawasaki KLX140 holds plenty of appeal for both young and old, but it also incorporates all of the standard 140s many off-road-worthy features, yet wraps them in an even beefier package that will stand up to the demands of taller and more aggressive off-road riders. The 140L not only features larger 19 front and 16 rear wheels and a taller 31.5 in. seat height, its suspension is also more performance-oriented, featuring an honest-to-goodness reservoir-type shock that larger and more experienced riders will quickly appreciate.144cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine is simple to operate and to maintainClose-ratio 5-speed transmission makes optimum use of the engines powerProgressive manual clutch offers young riders the chance to master clutch engagement and gear shiftingRear shock with piggyback reservoir has fully adjustable preload, four-way compression damping and 22-way rebound dampingKeyless electric starting via a starter button on the handlebar; an LED indicates when the power button is on to help prevent accidental battery drainFront 220mm petal disc and large-bore 27mm twin-piston caliper (same size as those on the KX450F/250F) for strong and easy-to-control brakingQuiet muffler is equipped with a USFS-approved spark arrester, meaning the KLX140L can access designated public off-road riding areas