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. It is sold in Asia, Australia, Europe and South America, and designed and marketed as the streetfighter version of the Ninja 300.

Engine
The Z300 is powered by a 296 cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin engine. Kawasaki claims the Z300 produces a maximum power output of 29 kW at 11,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 27 Nm 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.

MCN reports an average of 70 mpgimp and Visordown reports 58.4 mpgus. This translates to a range of around 261 miles.