2008 Kawasaki KLX 40L Motorcycle

New riders, parents and pit racing zealots come in many size and experience levels, so why relegate them to simple one-sized machines? That exactly the question Kawasaki engineers pondered before creating the new KLX?40 and 140L dirtbikes. To help satisfy a wide variety of riders in the small displacement off-road arena, this new model is offered in two wheel sizes, the more elementary 17-inch front / 14-inch rear wheeled KLX140 and the larger 19-inch front / 16-inch rear wheeled KLX140L. Both are designed to be friendly for beginners and novices, while also offering a roomy layout and enough performance to suit more-advanced riders.
GENERAL INFORMATION 
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 Manufacturer   Kawasaki 
 
 Model Year   2008 
 
 Model   KLX?40L 
 
 MSRP   $2,999.00*  
 
 ENGINE 
 Engine   4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve single 
 
 Displacement   144 cc 
 
 Bore x Stroke   58 x 54.4 mm 
 
 Compression Ratio   9.5:1 
 
 Carburetion   Keihin PB20 
 
 Clutch   Wet multi-disc manual 
 
 Cooling   Air 
 
 Ignition   CDI  
 
 DIMENSIONS 
 Fuel Capacity   1.4 gal. 
 
 DRIVETRAIN 
 Transmission   5-speed  
 
 Final Drive   Chain 
 
 Suspension   Front: 33 mm telescopic fork; 7.1 in. travel
Rear: Uni-Trak?linkage system and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping; 7.1 in. travel 
 
 OTHER 
 Frame   High-tensile steel, box-section perimeter 
 
 Colors   Lime Green 
 
 BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES 
 Brakes   Front: Single 220 mm petal disc with a 2-piston caliper
Rear: Single 186 mm petal disc with 1-piston caliper 
 
 Tires   Front: 70/100-19
Rear: 90/100-16 
 
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INTRODUCING THE 2008 KAWASAKI KLX?40L
Big performance delivered by a fun-sized dirtbike.

KLX?40L

KLX?40L
INTRODUCING THE 2008 KAWASAKI KLX?40L
Big performance delivered by a fun-sized dirtbike.