2014 Kawasaki KLX 140 L, Great trail bike for Christmas 2014 Kawasaki® KLX® 140L
With its 17" front and 14" rear wheels, the Kawasaki KLX®140 holds plenty of appeal for both young and old, but it also incorporates all of the standard 140 s 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. Features may include:
144cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine is simple to operate and to maintain
Close-ratio 5-speed transmission makes optimum use of the engine s power
Progressive manual clutch offers young riders the chance to master clutch engagement and gear shifting
Rear 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 drain
Front 220mm petal disc and large-bore 27mm twin-piston caliper (same size as those on the KX 450F/250F) for strong and easy-to-control braking
Quiet muffler is equipped with a USFS-approved spark arrester, meaning the KLX®140L can access designated public off-road riding areas