Specifications
2017 Kawasaki Z300 Performance
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds)
Seat height 785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1025 mm (40.4 inches)
Overall length 2015 mm (79.3 inches)
Overall width 750 mm (29.5 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1405 mm (55.3 inches)
Fuel capacity 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Frame type Tube diamond, steel
Rake (fork angle) 26.0°
Trail 82 mm (3.2 inches)
Front suspension 37 mm telescopic fork
Front wheel travel 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and adjustable preload
Rear wheel travel 132 mm (5.2 inches)
Front tire 110/70-17
Rear tire 140/70-17
Front brakes Single disc. Single balanced actuation dual-piston. Optional ABS.
Diameter 290 mm (11.4 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Optional ABS.
Diameter 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Seat Split seat
Displacement 296.0 ccm (18.06 cubic inches)
Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Engine details Die-cast aluminium cylinder and lightweight coated pistons
Power 39.0 HP (28.5 kW) @ 11000 RPM
Torque 27.0 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 19.9 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
Max RPM 12500
Compression 10.6:1
Bore x stroke 62.0 x 49.0 mm (2.4 x 1.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. 32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital
Lubrication system Forced lubrication, wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual