| Kawasaki Z300 | |
| Manufacturer: | Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company |
| Parent Company: | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Production: | 2015–2018 |
| Successor: | Kawasaki Z400 |
| Class: | Standard |
| Engine: | 296cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin |
| Bore Stroke: | 62× |
| Compression: | 10.6:1 |
| Top Speed: | 1820NaN0 (estimated)[1] [2] |
| Power: | 29abbr=onNaNabbr=on @ 11,000 rpm (claimed) |
| Torque: | 27Nm @ 10,000 rpm (claimed) |
| Ignition: | CDI |
| Transmission: | 6-speed constant-mesh, chain final drive |
| Frame: | Steel tubular diamond |
| Rake Trail: | 26°, 82mm |
| Wheelbase: | 1405mm |
| Length: | 2015mm |
| Width: | 750mm |
| Height: | 1025mm |
| Seat Height: | 785mm |
| Wet Weight: | 170kg (380lb) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17L |
| Fuel Consumption: | 24.78km/L |
| Range: | 261miles |
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.[3] It is sold in Asia, Australia, Europe and South America,[4] [5] [6] [7] and designed and marketed as the streetfighter version of the Ninja 300.[8]
The Z300 is powered by a 296cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin engine. Kawasaki claims the Z300 produces a maximum power output of 29abbr=onNaNabbr=on at 11,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 27Nm at 10,000 rpm. Reliable third party dynamometer testing results have not been published.
Like the Ninja 300, the Z300 has a wet multi-disc clutch with slipper and assist functions to relieve pressure generated by rapid downshifting, and lighten the clutch pull.[9]
The Z300 comes stock with 17" diameter and 4" wide multi-spoke rims, fitted with IRC Road Winner bias ply tires.[10] The stock tires are sized 110/70-17 54S front, and 140/70-17 66S rear.
Its top speed has been estimated to be just over 182km/h.
MCN reports an average of 70mpgimp and Visordown reports 58.4mpgus.[11] [12] This translates to a range of around 261miles.