Honda CRF250L vs Kawasaki KLX 140 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Learner-friendly power Comfortable commuter Good brakes Read More	Disc brakes for both wheels Low seat height Strong and lightweight chassis Read More
Things we don't like	Overly soft suspension for serious off-roading Slightly expensive Read More	Not the most powerful machine Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	250 cc	144 cc
Maximum Power	23 hp	11.93 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	7.8 L	5.8 L
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Air-Cooled, SOHC
Bore X Stroke	76 mm x 55 mm	58.0 mm x 54.4 mm
Maximum Torque	21.3 Nm	11.3 Nm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	8000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	6500 rpm
Compression Ratio	--	9.5:1
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Off Road
Length	2195 mm	1821 mm
Width	815 mm	790 mm
Dry Weight	138 kg	--
Ground Clearance	257 mm	236 mm
Height	1195 mm	1049 mm
Seat Height	881 mm	780 mm
Seating Capacity	1	1
Kerb Weight	144 kg	99 kg
Oil Tank Capacity	1.8 L	--
Wheel Base	1445 mm	1260 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Fully Transistorized	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	PGM-FI	--

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	120/80 R18	90/100 R14
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Front Wheel Size	R21	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R14
Front Tyre	--	70/100 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link	Uni-Trak

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	5-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	No	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	--
Stability Control	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	No
Riding Modes	Off Road Off Road	Off Road Off Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Central Locking	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	--
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	--
Navigator	No	--
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	--
Display Screen	Yes	--
Tripmeter	Yes	--

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Chassis & Suspension

Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Single Seat Single Seat

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

Accessory Outlet	No	No
Tail Lamp	Bulb Bulb	--
Indicator Light	Yes	No
Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	--

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No