Kawasaki Z300

Kawasaki Z300
ManufacturerKawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company
Parent companyKawasaki Heavy Industries
Production2015–2018
SuccessorKawasaki Z400
ClassStandard
Engine296 cc (18.1 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin
Bore / stroke62.0 mm × 49.0 mm (2.4 in × 1.9 in)
Compression ratio10.6:1
Top speed182 km/h (113 mph) (estimated)[1][2]
Power29 kW (38.9 hp; 39.4 PS) @ 11,000 rpm (claimed)[3]
Torque27 N⋅m (20 lbf⋅ft) @ 10,000 rpm (claimed)[3]
Ignition typeCDI
Transmission6-speed constant-mesh, chain final drive
Frame typeSteel tubular diamond
Suspension
  • Front: 37 mm (1.5 in) telescopic fork, 120 mm (4.7 in) travel
  • Rear: Steel swingarm with monoshock and 5-way adjustable spring preload, 132 mm (5.2 in) travel
Brakes
  • Front: Dual-piston caliper with single 290 mm (11.4 in) disc
  • Rear: Dual-piston caliper with single 220 mm (8.7 in) disc
Tires
  • Front: 110/70-17 54S (tubeless)
  • Rear: 140/70-17 66S (tubeless)
Rake, trail26°, 82 mm (3.2 in)
Wheelbase1,405 mm (55.3 in)
DimensionsL: 2,015 mm (79.3 in)
W: 750 mm (29.5 in)
H: 1,025 mm (40.4 in)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)
Weight170 kg (370 lb)[4] (wet)
Fuel capacity17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal)
Fuel consumption24.78 km/L (70.0 mpg‑imp; 58.3 mpg‑US)[4]
Range420 km (261 miles)[4]
Related

The Kawasaki Z300 (codenamed ER300) is a standard motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki. It was introduced in 2014 at the Milan Motorcycle Show as part of its Z series for the 2015 model year.[5] It is sold in Asia, Australia, Europe and South America,[6][3][7][8] and designed and marketed as the streetfighter version of the Ninja 300.[9]

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  2. ^ Farrell, Steve (March 25, 2015). "FIRST RIDE: KAWASAKI Z300 REVIEW". Visor Down. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c "Kawasaki Motors Australia - 2015 Z300 ABS". Kawasaki Australia. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  4. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference mcn was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "2014 EICMA: 2015 Kawasaki Z300 Preview". Motorcycle.com. 2014-11-07. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  6. ^ "Z300 ABS - Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd". Kawasaki Malaysia. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  7. ^ "Z300 MY 2015". Kawasaki Europe. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  8. ^ "Z300 - Kawasaki Motores do Brasil". Kawasaki Motores do Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  9. ^ "Kawasaki Motors Australia - Introducing The New Z300 ABS - LAMS Street Fighter". www.kawasaki.com.au. Retrieved 2016-10-13.