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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company |
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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) |
| Power | 29 kW (38.9 hp; 39.4 PS) @ 11,000 rpm (claimed) |
| Torque | 27 N⋅m (20 lbf⋅ft) @ 10,000 rpm (claimed) |
| 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) (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) |
| Range | 420 km (261 miles) |
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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. It is sold in Asia, Australia, Europe and South America, and designed and marketed as the streetfighter version of the Ninja 300.
Components
Engine
The Z300 is powered by a 296 cc (18.1 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin engine. 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. 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.
Wheels
The Z300 comes stock with 17" diameter and 4" wide multi-spoke rims, fitted with IRC Road Winner bias ply tires. The stock tires are sized 110/70-17 54S front, and 140/70-17 66S rear.
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). This translates to a range of around 420 km (261 miles).
References
- Foster, Gavin (Mar 10, 2016). "Ride Review: Kawasaki Z300". ZA Bikers. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- Farrell, Steve (March 25, 2015). "FIRST RIDE: KAWASAKI Z300 REVIEW". Visor Down. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- ^ "Kawasaki Motors Australia - 2015 Z300 ABS". Kawasaki Australia. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- ^ Franklin, Emma (2015-07-02). "KAWASAKI Z300 (2015-on) Review". Motorcycle News. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- "2014 EICMA: 2015 Kawasaki Z300 Preview". Motorcycle.com. 2014-11-07. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- "Z300 ABS - Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd". Kawasaki Malaysia. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- "Z300 MY 2015". Kawasaki Europe. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- "Z300 - Kawasaki Motores do Brasil". Kawasaki Motores do Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- "Kawasaki Motors Australia - Introducing The New Z300 ABS - LAMS Street Fighter". www.kawasaki.com.au. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- Penklis, Alex (2015-04-21). "First ride: Kawasaki Z300". Redbook. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- "Kawasaki Z300 Road Test Review". TheRideAdvice. 2015-02-24. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- Farrell, Steve (2015-03-25). "First Ride: Kawasaki Z300 Review". Visordown. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
External links
- Official website (Australia)