Kawasaki Z300
# 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.

## Components

### Engine

The Z300 is powered by a 296 cc (18.1 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin engine. Kawasaki claims the Z300 produces a maximum power output of 29 kW (38.9 hp; 39.4 PS) at 11,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 27 N⋅m (20 lbf⋅ft) 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 (113 mph).

MCN reports an average of 70 $mpg_{‑imp}$ (4.0 L/100 km; 58 $mpg_{‑US})$ and Visordown reports 58.4 $mpg_{‑US}$ (4.03 L/100 km; 70.1 $mpg_{‑imp}).$ This translates to a range of around 420 km (261 mi).

