Positioned in Kawasaki's super motard motorcycle lineup, the 2016 Kawasaki KLX150 utilizes a 144 cc (8.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10.3 HP (7.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) at 6,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 71.5 HP per liter and a 1,600 rpm working window between peak torque (6,400 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 KLX150 measures 113 kg (249 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.97 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,285 mm (50.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
71.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.97 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,400–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement144.0 ccm (8.79 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power10.3 HP (7.5 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 6400 RPM
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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