2017 KAWASAKI KLX140G
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The KLX140G is the exact
same motorcycle as the KLX140
and KLX140L, except for one
(well, two actually) key thing—the
wheels. They are larger on the
G model—the same size wheels
that are found on full-size mo-
torcycles: a 21-inch front wheel
and an 18-inch rear wheel. This
makes a huge difference (for the
better) for larger riders, experi-
enced or not, but more so for
the experienced.
Still, even with the larger-
circumference wheels, the
KLX140G is a small motorcycle
in comparison to a full-size bike,
but, for a larger rider, it will fit and
handle better than the KLX140,
with its 14- and 17-inch rear and
front wheels, or the KLX140L,
with its 16- and 19-inch wheels.
But the KLX140G isn't just de-
signed for Dad or Mom to follow
the kids around on; it's for him/
her to have a little fun on, too,
and for larger people to learn on.
Without question, the
KLX140G is a fantastic bike to
teach anyone how to ride a mo-
torcycle or to explore the trails
for the first time. It's un-intimi-
datingly light at a claimed 218.2
pounds (fully fuelled and ready to
ride), which is 15.7 pounds less
than the claimed curb weight of
the Honda CRF150F, a close
competitor of the KLX140G. The
Honda, however, comes with 19-
and 16-inch wheels. Compared
to bikes similar to the KLX140G
with the same size wheels like
The KLX140G is a new addition
to Kawasaki's off-road lineup. It
joins the KLX140 and 140L.
