The naked Kawasaki Z300 model appeared in 2015, becoming the successor of the Kawasaki Z250 model in Europe, Oceania and South America.
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In Asian countries (including Japan) Z250 became known as Z250 ABS and was essentially a Z300, but with a motor from Ninja 250 (the new Z300 model received a motor from Ninja 300).
The Kawasaki Z300 was based on an in-line 2-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a volume of 296 cc and 39 hp. power and 27 Nm of torque. The motor is revolving, with maximum performance at 10,000-11,000 rpm.
The frame of the Kawasaki Z300 is a steel diamond-shaped structure, the suspensions are simple - a regular 37 mm telescopic fork in the front, a swingarm with a progressive monoshock at the rear. The braking system is completely disc, there are versions with ABS.
Compared to the previous Kawasaki Z250, the new Z300 has an Assist & Slipper clutch. The restyled Asian version Kawasaki Z250 ABS was also equipped with this system.
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Specifications
Specifications Kawasaki Z300:
| Model | Kawasaki Z300 |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | naked |
| Release year | 2015+ |
| Frame | steel diagonal |
| Engine type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 296 cm³ |
| Bore / Stroke | 62.0 x 49.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.6: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Injector with double throttle valves, 2x 32 mm |
| Ignition type | transistor (TCBI with Digital Advance) |
| Maximum power | 39.0 h.p. (29.0 kW) at 11000 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 27.0 Nm (2.8 kg * m) at 10,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 110 / 70-17M / C (54S) |
| Rear tire size | 140 / 70-17M / C (66S) |
| Front brakes | 1 disc, 290mm, 2-piston caliper - (ER300B - ABS) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 220mm, 2-piston caliper - (ER300B - ABS) |
| Front suspension | 37mm Telescopic Fork (Fixed), 120mm Travel |
| Rear suspension | linkage Uni-Trak with monoshock (5-stage preload adjustment), 132 mm travel |
| Motorcycle length | 2015 mm |
| Motorcycle width | 750 mm |
| Motorcycle height | 1025 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm |
| Saddle height | 785 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 145 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 6.4 sec. |
| Maximum speed | 170 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.0 l |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 168 kg - Z300A
170 kg - Z300B (ABS) |
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