Kawasaki Z300

{{Infobox motorcycle

| name = Kawasaki Z300

| image = File:Kawasaki Z300SE.jpg

| manufacturer = Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company

| parent_company = Kawasaki Heavy Industries

| production = 2015–2018

| successor = Kawasaki Z400

| class = Standard

| engine = {{convert|296|cc|abbr=on}} liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin

| bore_stroke = {{convert|62.0|×|49.0|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| compression = 10.6:1

| top_speed = {{convert|182|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (estimated){{cite web |url=http://www.zabikers.co.za/2016/03/10/ride-review-kawasaki-z300//|last=Foster |first=Gavin |title=Ride Review: Kawasaki Z300| publisher= ZA Bikers|accessdate=January 20, 2018|date=Mar 10, 2016 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.visordown.com/features/road-tests/first-rides/first-ride-kawasaki-z300-review//|last=Farrell |first=Steve |title=FIRST RIDE: KAWASAKI Z300 REVIEW| publisher=Visor Down|accessdate=January 20, 2018|date=March 25, 2015}}

| power = {{convert|29|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|1}} @ 11,000 rpm (claimed)

| torque = {{convert|27|Nm|abbr=on}} @ 10,000 rpm (claimed)

| ignition = CDI

| transmission = 6-speed constant-mesh, chain final drive

| frame = Steel tubular diamond

| suspension = {{unbulleted list

| Front: {{convert|37|mm|1|abbr=on}} telescopic fork, {{convert|120|mm|1|abbr=on}} travel

| Rear: Steel swingarm with monoshock and 5-way adjustable spring preload, {{convert|132|mm|1|abbr=on}} travel

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| brakes = {{unbulleted list

| Front: Dual-piston caliper with single {{convert|290|mm|1|abbr=on}} disc

| Rear: Dual-piston caliper with single {{convert|220|mm|1|abbr=on}} disc

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| tires = {{unbulleted list

| Front: 110/70-17 54S (tubeless)

| Rear: 140/70-17 66S (tubeless)

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| rake_trail = 26°, {{convert|82|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|1405|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|2015|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|750|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1025|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| seat_height = {{convert|785|mm|1|abbr=on}}

| wet_weight = {{convert|170|kg|abbr=on}}

| fuel_capacity = {{convert|17|L|1|abbr=on}}

| fuel_consumption = {{convert|24.78|km/L|abbr=on}}

| range = {{convert|261|miles|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| related = {{unbulleted list

| Kawasaki Ninja 300

| Kawasaki Z250

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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.{{Cite news|url=http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/2014-eicma-2015-kawasaki-z300-preview.html|title=2014 EICMA: 2015 Kawasaki Z300 Preview|date=2014-11-07|newspaper=Motorcycle.com|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-13}} It is sold in Asia, Australia, Europe and South America,{{Cite web|url=http://www.kawasaki.com.my/z300-abs/|title=Z300 ABS - Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd|website=Kawasaki Malaysia|access-date=2016-10-13}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.kawasaki.com.au/motorcycles/sport/2015-z300-abs|title=Kawasaki Motors Australia - 2015 Z300 ABS|website=Kawasaki Australia|access-date=2016-10-13}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.kawasaki.eu/en/products/sports/2015/z300/overview?Uid=085FC1lcClEKWlhdWl5eXFteC1BfWl5QC1kMDVgMClxRCV0|title=Z300 MY 2015|website=Kawasaki Europe|access-date=2016-10-13}}{{Cite news|url=http://kawasakibrasil.com.br/produtos/z300/|title=Z300 - Kawasaki Motores do Brasil|newspaper=Kawasaki Motores do Brasil|language=pt-BR|access-date=2016-10-13}} and designed and marketed as the streetfighter version of the Ninja 300.{{Cite web|url=http://www.kawasaki.com.au/news/general-kawasaki-news/item/1150-introducing-the-new-z300-abs-lams-street-fighter|title=Kawasaki Motors Australia - Introducing The New Z300 ABS - LAMS Street Fighter|website=www.kawasaki.com.au|access-date=2016-10-13}}

Components

= Engine =

The Z300 is powered by a {{convert|296|cc|abbr=on}} liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin engine. Kawasaki claims the Z300 produces a maximum power output of {{convert|29|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|1}} at 11,000 rpm and a maximum torque of {{convert|27|Nm|abbr=on}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.redbook.com.au/bike-reviews/2015/road/kawasaki/z300/first-ride-kawasaki-z300-50853?csn_tnet=true|title=First ride: Kawasaki Z300|last=Penklis|first=Alex|date=2015-04-21|website=Redbook|access-date=2016-10-13}}

= Wheels =

The Z300 comes stock with 17" diameter and 4" wide multi-spoke rims, fitted with IRC Road Winner bias ply tires.{{Cite news|url=http://www.therideadvice.com/kawasaki-z300-road-test-review-is-the-naked-ninja-a-worthy-addition/|title=Kawasaki Z300 Road Test Review|date=2015-02-24|newspaper=TheRideAdvice|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-13|archive-date=2021-11-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127014348/https://www.therideadvice.com/kawasaki-z300-road-test-review-is-the-naked-ninja-a-worthy-addition/|url-status=dead}} 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 {{Convert|182|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.

MCN reports an average of {{convert|70|mpgimp|abbr=on}} and Visordown reports {{convert|58.4|mpgus|abbr=on}}.{{Cite news|url=http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/kawasaki/z300/20151/|title=KAWASAKI Z300 (2015-on) Review|last=Franklin|first=Emma|date=2015-07-02|newspaper=Motorcycle News|access-date=2016-10-13}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.visordown.com/node/23061|title=First Ride: Kawasaki Z300 Review|last=Farrell|first=Steve|date=2015-03-25|website=Visordown|access-date=2016-10-13}} This translates to a range of around {{convert|261|miles|abbr=on|order=flip}}.

References

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