Kawasaki Z300
Type of motorcycle
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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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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motors |
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| Parent company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Production | 2015–2018 |
| Successor | Kawasaki Z400 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 296 cc (18.1 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 62.0 mm × 49.0 mm (2.4 in × 1.9 in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Top speed | 182 km/h (113 mph) (estimated)[1][2] |
| Power | 29 kW (38.9 hp; 39.4 PS) @ 11,000 rpm (claimed)[3] |
| Torque | 27 N⋅m (20 lbf⋅ft) @ 10,000 rpm (claimed)[3] |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh, chain final drive |
| Frame type | Steel tubular diamond |
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| Rake, trail | 26°, 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,015 mm (79.3 in) W: 750 mm (29.5 in) H: 1,025 mm (40.4 in) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 in) |
| Weight | 170 kg (370 lb)[4] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 24.78 km/L (70.0 mpg‑imp; 58.3 mpg‑US)[4] |
| Range | 420 km (261 miles)[4] |
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Components
Engine
The Z300 is powered by a 296 cc (18.1 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin engine.[3] Kawasaki claims the Z300 produces a maximum power output of 29 kW (38.9 hp; 39.4 PS) at 11,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 27 N⋅m (20 lbf⋅ft) at 10,000 rpm.[3] Reliable third party dynamometer testing results have not been published.
Clutch
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.[10]
Wheels
The Z300 comes stock with 17" diameter and 4" wide multi-spoke rims, fitted with IRC Road Winner bias ply tires.[11] The stock tires are sized 110/70-17 54S front, and 140/70-17 66S rear.[3]