Comparison of Kawasaki KLX140L 2009 and Yamaha BWs 12inch 2015

Attribute	Kawasaki KLX140L 2009 ×	Yamaha BWs 12inch 2015 ×
General
Production from (year)	2009	2015
Make	Kawasaki	Yamaha
Model	Kawasaki KLX140L	Yamaha BWs 12inch
Category	Enduro / offroad	Scooter
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke
Fuel system	Carburettor	Carburettor. Gurtner
Displacement (cm³)	144	49.2
Power (kw)	-	2.4
Cooling system	Air	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Belt
Torque (Nm)	-	3.6
Bore (mm)	58	40
Stroke (mm)	54.4	39.2
Gearbox	5-speed	Automatic
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	-
Ignition	-	CDI
Lubrication system	-	Separate lubrication
Compression	9.5:1	7.2:1
Chassis
Front suspension	33mm telescopic fork / 7.1 in.	Telescopic fork
Rear suspension	UNI-TRAK® linkage system and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping / 7.1 in.	Unit swing
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter (mm)	240	110
Frame type	High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter	-
Front tyre	70/80-19	120/70-12
Rear tyre	90/90-16	130/70-12
Seat	-	Dual seat with passenger grab handles
Wheels	-	Alloy wheels
Front wheel travel (mm)	-	70
Rear wheel travel (mm)	-	70
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	27	-
Other
Starter	Electric & kick	Electric & kick
Color options	lime green	frozen titanium
Light	-	Twin front lights
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,285	1,174
Kerb weight (kg)	95	82
Overall height (mm)	1,074	1,052
Overall width (mm)	790	690
Seat height (mm)	800	768
Ground clearance (mm)	254	124
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	5.67	5.3