Comparison of Kawasaki KLX 140L Monster Energy and Yamaha YZF R15 V

Attribute	Yamaha YZF R15 V ×	Kawasaki KLX 140L Monster Energy ×
General
Production from (year)	2020	2010
Make	Yamaha	Kawasaki
Model	Yamaha YZF R15 V	Kawasaki KLX 140L Monster Energy
Category	Sport	Enduro / offroad
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	-	2
Fuel system	Injection	Carburettor. Keihin PB20
Displacement (cm³)	155	144
Power (kw)	13.4	-
Cooling system	Liquid	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	14.1	-
Bore (mm)	58	58
Stroke (mm)	58.7	54.4
Gearbox	6-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition	TCI	CDI
Clutch	Multiplate, wet	-
Lubrication system	Wet Sump	-
Compression	10.6:1	9.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic	33mm telescopic fork / 7.1 in.
Rear suspension	Linked Monocross	UNI-TRAK linkage system and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping / 7.1 in.
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	220	186
Frame type	Deltabox	High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter
Front tyre	80/80-17	70/100-19
Rear tyre	140/70-17	90/100-16
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	-	27
Other
Starter	Electric	-
Color options	black metallic darknight racing blue thunder grey	ebony
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,290	1,285
Kerb weight (kg)	142	95
Overall height (mm)	1,135	1,074
Overall length (mm)	1,990	1,895
Overall width (mm)	725	790
Seat height (mm)	815	800
Ground clearance (mm)	170	254
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	12	5.67
Oil capacity (l)	1	-