At the heart of the 2014 Kawasaki D-Tracker 150 super motard motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 144 cc (8.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.7 HP (8.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 12 Nm (8.9 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 81.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the D-Tracker 150 measures 113 kg (249 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.66 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,255 mm (49.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.92 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 365 km (227 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
81.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.66 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~365 km (227 mi)
Engine
Displacement144.0 ccm (8.79 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.7 HP (8.5 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke54.0 x 54.4 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin NCV24
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital DC-CDI
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption1.92 litres/100 km (52.1 km/l or 122.51 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases44.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypePerimeter, steel
Rake26.0°
Trail94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front Suspension35 mm inverted fork
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionUni-Trak
Rear Travel180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase1255 mm (49.4 inches)
Ground Clearance230 mm (9.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/80-14
Rear Tyre120/80-14
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø190 mm (7.5 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight113.0 kg (249.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1035 HP/kg
Seat Height805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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