Kawasaki Z 300
- Production years
- 2015–2017
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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KAWASAKI Z300 (2016-Present)
Selected year: 2017
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 296 cm³
- Power
- 39 hp (29 kW) at 11,000 rpm
- Wet weight
- 168 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Z 300 is a naked motorcycle from the Z family, produced from 2015 through 2017. For 2017, its 296.0 cm³ liquid-cooled parallel twin produces 39 hp (29 kW) and 27.0 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm; wet weight is 168.0 kg.
The 785 mm seat height can make foot-down stops easier for riders whose inseam suits it, while 168 kg wet is the mass to manage when balancing or moving the bike at parking speeds. The 17-liter fuel capacity is a useful figure to know when planning fuel stops, though it does not establish how far the bike will travel between them.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 62.0 x 49.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 296 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.6:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- Digital
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 39 hp (29 kW) at 11,000 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.2321 HP/kg (wet)
- Torque
- 27 Nm at 10,000 rpm
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 17 L
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Overall height
- 1,025 mm
- Overall length
- 2,015 mm
- Overall width
- 750 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Wet weight
- 168 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,405 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Tube diamond, steel
- Front suspension
- 37 mm telescopic fork
- Front wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rake
- 26.0°
- Rear suspension
- Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and adjustable preload
- Rear wheel travel
- 132 mm
- Trail
- 82 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Optional
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Optional ABS.
- Front brakes diameter
- 290 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Optional ABS.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Candy Flat Blazed Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Spa Grey
Model years
No recorded specification changes between model years.
| Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 296 cm³ | 296 cm³ | 296 cm³ |
| Power | 39 hp (29 kW) | 39 hp (29 kW) | 39 hp (29 kW) |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 27 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Wet weight | 168 kg | 168 kg | 168 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Adjustable rear preload
The gas-charged rear shock has adjustable preload, letting you tune its spring support for a rider or added load.
Things to consider
ABS is optional
Anti-lock braking is available, but it is not standard equipment.
Chain final drive
The chain needs periodic cleaning and adjustment, unlike a maintenance-free shaft drive.
Peak torque arrives high in the rev range
Peak torque comes at 10,000 rpm, so reaching that maximum calls for revving the engine.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
785 mm
Approx. loaded height
755 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 17 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
309 km
With 10% reserve
278 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What engine does the 2017 Kawasaki Z 300 have?
It has a 296.0 cm³ liquid-cooled, four-stroke parallel twin.
How much power does the 2017 Kawasaki Z 300 make?
It produces 39 hp (29 kW).
How much does the Kawasaki Z 300 weigh?
Its wet weight is 168.0 kg.
Does the Kawasaki Z 300 have ABS?
ABS is optional on the 2017 model.
