Comparison of Kawasaki KLX 140 2010 and Yamaha BWs 125 2012

Attribute	Yamaha BWs 125 2012 ×	Kawasaki KLX 140 2010 ×
General
Production from (year)	2012	2010
Make	Yamaha	Kawasaki
Model	Yamaha BWs 125	Kawasaki KLX 140
Category	Scooter	Enduro / offroad
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	2
Fuel system	Injection. EFI	Carburettor. Keihin PB20
Displacement (cm³)	125	144
Power (kw)	6.6	-
Cooling system	Air	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Belt	Chain
Torque (Nm)	9.6	-
Bore (mm)	52.4	58
Stroke (mm)	57.9	54.4
Gearbox	Automatic	5-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Driveline	V-Belt Automatic	-
Ignition	TCI	CDI
Lubrication system	Wet sump	-
Compression	10.0:1	9.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic fork	33mm telescopic fork / 7.1 in.
Rear suspension	Unit swing	UNI-TRAK linkage system and single shock with 5-way preload adjustability / 7.1 in.
Front brakes	Single disc. Hydraulic	Single disc
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	150	186
Frame type	Steel	High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter
Front tyre	120/70-L12	70/100-17
Rear tyre	130/70-L12	90/100-14
Front wheel travel (mm)	78	-
Rear wheel travel (mm)	71	-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	-	27
Other
Starter	Electric	-
Color options	titan white	lime green
Carrying capacity	Under-seat storage for a full-face helmet	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,290	1,260
Kerb weight (kg)	121	93
Overall length (mm)	1,910	1,821
Overall width (mm)	720	790
Seat height (mm)	780	780
Ground clearance (mm)	130	236
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	6	5.67