Kawasaki Z300

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]

Kawasaki Z300

Manufacturer	Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company
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
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, 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]
Related	Kawasaki Ninja 300 Kawasaki Z250

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]

Performance

Its top speed has been estimated to be just over 182 km/h (113 mph).

MCN reports an average of 70 mpg_‑imp (4.0 L/100 km; 58 mpg_‑US) and Visordown reports 58.4 mpg_‑US (4.03 L/100 km; 70.1 mpg_‑imp).^[4][12] This translates to a range of around 420 km (261 miles).^[4]