Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and
5-way adjustable preload
Front Brakes
Single 290 mm petal disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes
Single 220 mm petal disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre
110/70-17
Rear Tyre
130/70-17
Rake
26°
Trail
82 mm / 3.6 in
Dimensions
Length 2010 mm / 79.1 in
Width 750 mm / 29.5 in
Height 1025 mm / 41.3 in
Seat Height
780 mm / 30.5 in
Wet Weight
168 kg / 370 lbs
Fuel Capacity
17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
The Z300, the latest addition to
the Z Series line-up, is a stylish entry-level model for Europe, inspired by
larger models from the popular Z Series, the Z1000 and Z800. Muscular bodywork
hints at the bike’s performance, while ensuring that the Z300 stands out from
the crowd. It’s a great looking addition to the Zed family.
Sharing the engine and chassis of the excellent Ninja 300, the Z300 should
offers a dynamic ride, and some of the best performance in class.
Highlights:
296 cm3 liquid-cooled engine
The fuel-injected parallel-twin produces smooth, torquey power at low and medium
rpm and powerful acceleration at high rpm. Like the Ninja 300, it features a
sleeveless, plated, die-cast aluminium cylinder and lightweight coated pistons.
2-into-1 exhaust with short-style silencer
Header and centre pipe length optimised for strong low-mid range torque.
Short-style silencer with complex cross-section delivers good performance, low
noise and plenty of lean angle.
Aggressive Supernaked styling
Like other models in the Z Series, the Z300 features a “mass-forward,
minimalist-tail” design concept. Its aggressive headlamp housed in a compact
cowl, muscular, athletic bodywork and slim tail design create a very distinctive
silhouette.
Rigid diamond frame
Diamond frame from the Ninja 300 features high-tensile steel components,
reinforcement gusseting and rubber front engine mounts.
37mm telescopic fork
Designed to provide comfort in the city, and smooth, stable handling when sport
riding.
Uni-Trak rear suspension
Kawasaki’s original linkage-equipped Uni-Trak rear suspension delivers a smooth
ride and stable handling over a wide range of speeds and road conditions.
Sporty instrumentation - combines a large, analogue-style tachometer with a
multi-function LCD screen and amber backlighting.
Maximum power (claimed) 38bhp @ 11,000rpm
Maximum torque (claimed) 19.9lbft @ 10,000rpm