I'm 48 ... Own a 22 Suzuki RMZ 450... Buying the KLX 140R... To play around as a pit bike ... Pretty excited for a cool winter build... I have a feeling I'll enjoy more the KLX ... Super cool looking machine... !!!
Yeah I mean it's nothing like a motocross bike but still a ton of fun especially in the woods and slower technical trails. It being so light weight and easy to ride is nice. I'm older than you and don't really want to go that fast in the woods anymore! I feel like I've used up most of my 9 lives. LOL
I bought a 2022 Yamaha Raptor 90 quad for my girlfriends daughter and I absolutely enjoy the slower, yet, still quick little wheelie machine... Great to keep balance and to set long distance wheelies... I ride rolling fields with the 450... KLX would be an additional play bike... Thank you for your video
first, put a carb on it, next put a pipe on it, then upgrade suspension to kx85 forks and t clamps. (they bolt on very easy) if you want more jam put bbr big bore in it. i did this to mine and it is perfect
Sounds like a good plan. I think I may keep stock pipe just for noise and legality on this bike. I really appreciate the low volume and spark arrestor. Maybe there’s an aftermarket pipe with baffle and spark arrestor that weighs less than stock pipe. I’m sure the stock pipe weighs a lot.
Yeah man it's a great little bike! Thnx for all the vids too, really helped me make the decision to buy it. 🤘 And if I can't make it up something, I know it's not the bikes fault!! LOL 🤪
Yeah that would be nice. With the carb it’s easier to change it out and tune it up though, but for most people fuel injection would be better. Might make bike heavier and more expensive though who knows. But yeah it’s a great little trail bike if you aren’t too tall or heavy. For me it’s great, tons of fun!
I literally just bought one of these yesterday, gonna pick it up next week. I’m real curious to see if it has the same lean symptoms as everyone else is reporting from these new models. I already have the Mikuni carb upgrade kit on standby for fixing that and better throttle response anyways. Nice review on the bike!
Thanks! Yup I bet it'll probably run super lean and maybe not idle until very hot unless your dealer drilled out the air fuel mixture screw epoxy and adjusted it. My dealer said he would do that for me if I couldn't get it running ok after break-in and oil change. But it is possible to get it running ok if you adjust the idle very carefully. But yeah the vm26 is going in mine soon too! I'm sure that's help.
@@GMdieselman Yeah I wondering about that. I wonder if there's a way to use stock adjuster location somehow, I haven't taken it apart yet so not sure. I'm sure it'll be worth it to get rid of that hard starting and long warm-up though. Really I could keep bike stock and be pretty happy with it except for it being so cold blooded. The shock and fork springs will be nice for me, I'm about 165 lbs. I think that's about the upper limit of what stock springs can handle, it's not terrible though. Super fun little bike!
I’ve never had a two stroke, I think I need one! But yeah even 125cc motocross bikes are pretty tall. I’m not even that short but where I usually ride it’s still a little too tall and just too big overall. That Beta X-Trainer has a 35.8” seat height but it’s still about 240 lbs wet. Still light but heavier than the 140. Different class of bike really and a lot more money. 💰 Looks like a fun bike though.
I don’t see why not, unless you’re under 5’-6” or over 5’-11”. I’d go to a dealership and throw a leg over one and see what you think. It’s not too powerful but still has enough to have some fun and learn on for sure. 👍
I was wondering I’m new to dirt bikes never owned one, was looking to buy this model the r I’m not tall nor heavy at all I’m 5’9 145-150 I know how to drive a manual car but not a dirt bike lmao anyways would it be hard to learn?
That’s a perfect bike to learn on. Watch some videos where an expert rider explains how to ride and use clutch, throttle, and brakes. It’s not hard, it will be a ton of fun.
@@bwxmoto is it must different from a manual car? Probably is idk I’m just curious I’m getting the 140 100% and it seems like a nice bike anything I should let my dealer know what to do before I buy it like height adjustments, carb adjustments or anything?
@@angelshopov3844 Same principal as a manual car but you slip the clutch a lot more, and 1 click down, 4 up for gears. It's fun once you get the hang of it. Mine (2023) didn't start or idle well from factory. Usually you could adjust air-fuel mixture screw to help but that is blocked off with epoxy. Dealer mechanic couldn't even get it running quite right. After break-in and trying different things I ended up letting bike get quite warm, almost hot and then carefully adjusted idle (only available adjustment) so that it would idle but also not revv up on it's own. After that haven't touched it and it runs pretty good. Still needs choke on cold start, but that's normal. Dealer said they would drill out carb mixture screw epoxy and adjust that for me if I couldn't get it running right. I have a new carb kit with all the adjustments ready to go on but it runs pretty well now stock. No preload adjustment on forks but I think there is on rear shock, can't remember, but not easy to get to. Also rebound and compression damping on rear shock on mine, not sure about the R model. Should be good stock for your weight though until you start going faster off road.. Just keep an eye on tire pressure, make sure it isn't too much for dirt/ off road and you should be good. You can learn a lot from instructional youtube vids, but having someone experienced to help you with for the very first ride would probably be smart if you've never riding a motorcycle before. I'd take the bike to a large field or somewhere like that with no obstacles and soft ground to learn on the first ride. I wouldn't do it on a busy street or small area or on pavement and wear motorcycle boots/ helmet/ gloves/ etc.. You'll have a ton of fun!
Oh yeah, great starter dirt bike unless you're a huge guy. Works for me because I'm not too tall or heavy. I could ride a bigger faster dirt bike no problem bike but this thing is a lot of fun.
@jw-vx8im yeah for sure. Not going to whiskey throttle yourself into oblivion on a 140. 😆 But you could still go fast enough in the woods to wrap yourself around a tree and die so always need to ride within your abilities for sure. No matter how much power the bike has! 🤘
It's about 50 mph depending on lots of variables. maybe a little more, maybe a little less. If I ever get around to doing a real GPS top speed run I'll post results. Check out @AaronsEnduro youtube. www.youtube.com/@AaronsEnduro He did a couple high speed runs with GPS. I think he got it up to 52 mph with stock bike, but I'm heavier.
My GPS data got deleted that day but I think it goes about 50 mph with stock gearing, maybe a little more or a little less depending on variables. I'll make at least a few more vids about the bike and will do a top speed run with GPS.
@AaronsEnduro did a top speed test.. He's lighter weight than me though. I think he got his to 52 mph. ruclips.net/video/lniAceGiZxE/видео.html&ab_channel=AaronsEnduro
Brand new I got it for $3600 plus tax and dealer fees. Retail price is in Kawasaki website. They have deals sometimes. Dealer fees and taxes vary by county, state, etc.. so out the door price depends a lot on your local tax and registration laws. Dealer fees are even governed by laws in some states apparently. But they wanted more than retail price for lightly used ones everywhere I looked and you still have to pay tax and registration on used ones if you want it to be a “legal” bike. I looked for months in the dead of winter and people want too much so I bit the bullet and bought a new one. Kinda glad I did! You never know what kind of problems a used dirt bike will have.
I meant to add that info on screen! 162 lbs at that time (out of the shower).. probably closer to 180 with backpack and cloths/ riding gear. Probably closer to 170 / 190 lbs w/ gear now though LOL. Been eating well the last month. 🍔
I didn't get GPS data from gopro on that first ride. I think I accidentally deleted it. I'm going to guess on flat ground it'll do about 50 mph with my 165 lbs on it, (about 185 with gear) maybe down a hill 52 to 55 mph. But I'll have to do some real GPS testing to make sure. It's not a fast bike but it's faster than my 125cc pit bike and has more low end grunt. You can see what it looks like at close to full speed in the "part 2" vid. Short up-hill and down-hill run on pavement at 2m 25s in this vid: ruclips.net/video/jdsFhzJ1EZg/видео.html
I'm 48 ... Own a 22 Suzuki RMZ 450... Buying the KLX 140R... To play around as a pit bike ... Pretty excited for a cool winter build... I have a feeling I'll enjoy more the KLX ... Super cool looking machine... !!!
Yeah I mean it's nothing like a motocross bike but still a ton of fun especially in the woods and slower technical trails. It being so light weight and easy to ride is nice. I'm older than you and don't really want to go that fast in the woods anymore! I feel like I've used up most of my 9 lives. LOL
I bought a 2022 Yamaha Raptor 90 quad for my girlfriends daughter and I absolutely enjoy the slower, yet, still quick little wheelie machine... Great to keep balance and to set long distance wheelies... I ride rolling fields with the 450... KLX would be an additional play bike... Thank you for your video
I like your style Tommy i ride the same way.
I love my KLX140 so much, I am glad you enjoy yours too!
Yeah man it's a great little trail bike! I don't know how anyone could ride this bike and not have fun on it.
first, put a carb on it, next put a pipe on it, then upgrade suspension to kx85 forks and t clamps. (they bolt on very easy) if you want more jam put bbr big bore in it. i did this to mine and it is perfect
Sounds like a good plan. I think I may keep stock pipe just for noise and legality on this bike. I really appreciate the low volume and spark arrestor. Maybe there’s an aftermarket pipe with baffle and spark arrestor that weighs less than stock pipe. I’m sure the stock pipe weighs a lot.
@@bwxmoto yea the stock pipe is gonna be the quietest one you can find. i personally have a procircuit t-6 but is def not the quietest.
@@davidjdunham I guess one option would be 170cc kit/ cam, and carb but with stock pipe. More power and torque but not a ton of extra noise.
@@bwxmoto yea get the cam and carb first if you can. if you just put the 170 kit in it wont change much without them.
Post a video of you KLX140 with the KX85 suspension and other mods you mentioned…
I bought my son a klx140. That bike seems to find traction everywhere.
Definitely a billy goat! Better without 15 psi in rear tire though. LOL
looks like you feel right at home on the 140!
Yeah man it's a great little bike! Thnx for all the vids too, really helped me make the decision to buy it. 🤘 And if I can't make it up something, I know it's not the bikes fault!! LOL 🤪
@@bwxmoto always happy to help! shred it up bro@
I think this is the perfect bike for most adults who just want a little trail machine. My biggest wish for this platform is it the addition of EFI…
Yeah that would be nice. With the carb it’s easier to change it out and tune it up though, but for most people fuel injection would be better. Might make bike heavier and more expensive though who knows. But yeah it’s a great little trail bike if you aren’t too tall or heavy. For me it’s great, tons of fun!
Congratulations on the new bike!!!
Thank you! Having fun with it for sure.
I literally just bought one of these yesterday, gonna pick it up next week. I’m real curious to see if it has the same lean symptoms as everyone else is reporting from these new models. I already have the Mikuni carb upgrade kit on standby for fixing that and better throttle response anyways. Nice review on the bike!
Thanks! Yup I bet it'll probably run super lean and maybe not idle until very hot unless your dealer drilled out the air fuel mixture screw epoxy and adjusted it. My dealer said he would do that for me if I couldn't get it running ok after break-in and oil change. But it is possible to get it running ok if you adjust the idle very carefully. But yeah the vm26 is going in mine soon too! I'm sure that's help.
@@bwxmoto looks like the only downside to putting the Mikuni on is the choke handle relocation.
@@GMdieselman Yeah I wondering about that. I wonder if there's a way to use stock adjuster location somehow, I haven't taken it apart yet so not sure. I'm sure it'll be worth it to get rid of that hard starting and long warm-up though. Really I could keep bike stock and be pretty happy with it except for it being so cold blooded. The shock and fork springs will be nice for me, I'm about 165 lbs. I think that's about the upper limit of what stock springs can handle, it's not terrible though. Super fun little bike!
oops I was on my other account..
how fast does it go?
I am soon gonna get this Bike
It’s a super fun little bike!! Let me know what you think when you get it.
Looks like good hunting there 👌
I haven’t hunted in a long time, hunting is ok up there but I’ve sat in a tree for weeks before and seen nothing! LOL 🦌
Like maybe a KX 250 with a seat height of 33 inches would be absolutely perfect
For me probably 35" but still they're like 38" LOL
NICE! some big ponies!
😆 or a few small ones.
@BWX no my CT 70 is the small ponies
Wish they made a 2 stroke same height more power in ANY brand
I’ve never had a two stroke, I think I need one! But yeah even 125cc motocross bikes are pretty tall. I’m not even that short but where I usually ride it’s still a little too tall and just too big overall. That Beta X-Trainer has a 35.8” seat height but it’s still about 240 lbs wet. Still light but heavier than the 140. Different class of bike really and a lot more money. 💰 Looks like a fun bike though.
I’m 16 and around 155 pounds is this a good first bike?
I don’t see why not, unless you’re under 5’-6” or over 5’-11”. I’d go to a dealership and throw a leg over one and see what you think. It’s not too powerful but still has enough to have some fun and learn on for sure. 👍
I was wondering I’m new to dirt bikes never owned one, was looking to buy this model the r I’m not tall nor heavy at all I’m 5’9 145-150 I know how to drive a manual car but not a dirt bike lmao anyways would it be hard to learn?
That’s a perfect bike to learn on. Watch some videos where an expert rider explains how to ride and use clutch, throttle, and brakes. It’s not hard, it will be a ton of fun.
@@bwxmoto is it must different from a manual car? Probably is idk I’m just curious I’m getting the 140 100% and it seems like a nice bike anything I should let my dealer know what to do before I buy it like height adjustments, carb adjustments or anything?
@@angelshopov3844 Same principal as a manual car but you slip the clutch a lot more, and 1 click down, 4 up for gears. It's fun once you get the hang of it.
Mine (2023) didn't start or idle well from factory. Usually you could adjust air-fuel mixture screw to help but that is blocked off with epoxy.
Dealer mechanic couldn't even get it running quite right. After break-in and trying different things I ended up letting bike get quite warm, almost hot and then carefully adjusted idle (only available adjustment) so that it would idle but also not revv up on it's own. After that haven't touched it and it runs pretty good. Still needs choke on cold start, but that's normal.
Dealer said they would drill out carb mixture screw epoxy and adjust that for me if I couldn't get it running right. I have a new carb kit with all the adjustments ready to go on but it runs pretty well now stock.
No preload adjustment on forks but I think there is on rear shock, can't remember, but not easy to get to. Also rebound and compression damping on rear shock on mine, not sure about the R model. Should be good stock for your weight though until you start going faster off road.. Just keep an eye on tire pressure, make sure it isn't too much for dirt/ off road and you should be good.
You can learn a lot from instructional youtube vids, but having someone experienced to help you with for the very first ride would probably be smart if you've never riding a motorcycle before. I'd take the bike to a large field or somewhere like that with no obstacles and soft ground to learn on the first ride. I wouldn't do it on a busy street or small area or on pavement and wear motorcycle boots/ helmet/ gloves/ etc.. You'll have a ton of fun!
I’ve never had a dirt bike would this be a good starter dirt bike?
Oh yeah, great starter dirt bike unless you're a huge guy. Works for me because I'm not too tall or heavy. I could ride a bigger faster dirt bike no problem bike but this thing is a lot of fun.
@@bwxmoto keeps the new rider safe and within their ability
@jw-vx8im yeah for sure. Not going to whiskey throttle yourself into oblivion on a 140. 😆 But you could still go fast enough in the woods to wrap yourself around a tree and die so always need to ride within your abilities for sure. No matter how much power the bike has! 🤘
What type of stamping is there it’s 1 up 2,3,4,… down or normal 1 down 2,3,4 up I heard both of them
Conventional 5 speed which is nice. 1 down, 4 up! My pit bike is N-1-2-3-4 which kinda sucks but nice and easy to find N.
What sprocket do you have in front?
Just stock right now. I think I’m going to go down one tooth on front for woods riding. I think 13 is stock. Have to check.
would this be a good bike if i’m 5’2 😞
Depends on how long your legs are but probably go with the L. I think min height recommendation for this bike is around 5'6".
What’s the top speed
It's about 50 mph depending on lots of variables. maybe a little more, maybe a little less. If I ever get around to doing a real GPS top speed run I'll post results. Check out @AaronsEnduro youtube. www.youtube.com/@AaronsEnduro He did a couple high speed runs with GPS. I think he got it up to 52 mph with stock bike, but I'm heavier.
how fast does it go?
My GPS data got deleted that day but I think it goes about 50 mph with stock gearing, maybe a little more or a little less depending on variables. I'll make at least a few more vids about the bike and will do a top speed run with GPS.
@AaronsEnduro did a top speed test.. He's lighter weight than me though. I think he got his to 52 mph. ruclips.net/video/lniAceGiZxE/видео.html&ab_channel=AaronsEnduro
@@bwxmoto i really appreciate it bro. i was thinking about getting this bike in few months
@@bluedemondawg1205 It's a super fun little bike! One of my most favorite bikes I've ever owned in all honesty.
a question. what is the total price of a motorcycle like that
Brand new I got it for $3600 plus tax and dealer fees. Retail price is in Kawasaki website. They have deals sometimes. Dealer fees and taxes vary by county, state, etc.. so out the door price depends a lot on your local tax and registration laws. Dealer fees are even governed by laws in some states apparently.
But they wanted more than retail price for lightly used ones everywhere I looked and you still have to pay tax and registration on used ones if you want it to be a “legal” bike. I looked for months in the dead of winter and people want too much so I bit the bullet and bought a new one.
Kinda glad I did! You never know what kind of problems a used dirt bike will have.
What is your weight ? just curious.
I meant to add that info on screen! 162 lbs at that time (out of the shower).. probably closer to 180 with backpack and cloths/ riding gear. Probably closer to 170 / 190 lbs w/ gear now though LOL. Been eating well the last month. 🍔
seat height is wrong hombre go look at the specs!
Hmm. 🤔 I copy/ pasted specs from Kawasaki website. I’ll check it out. Could have made a mistake in editing somewhere.
Just looked and it's 33.9 inches, same as the overlay.. Maybe you're thinking of the non RF?
What is the top speed for this bike
I didn't get GPS data from gopro on that first ride. I think I accidentally deleted it. I'm going to guess on flat ground it'll do about 50 mph with my 165 lbs on it, (about 185 with gear) maybe down a hill 52 to 55 mph. But I'll have to do some real GPS testing to make sure. It's not a fast bike but it's faster than my 125cc pit bike and has more low end grunt.
You can see what it looks like at close to full speed in the "part 2" vid. Short up-hill and down-hill run on pavement at 2m 25s in this vid: ruclips.net/video/jdsFhzJ1EZg/видео.html
54mph