Engineering:Kawasaki Z300
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company |
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| Parent company | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Production | 2015–2018 |
| Successor | Kawasaki Z400 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 296 cc (18.1 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 62.0 mm × 49.0 mm (2.4 in × 1.9 in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Top speed | 182 km/h (113 mph) (estimated)[1][2] |
| Power | 29 kW (38.9 hp; 39.4 PS) @ 11,000 rpm (claimed)[3] |
| Torque | 27 N⋅m (20 lbf⋅ft) @ 10,000 rpm (claimed)[3] |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant-mesh, chain final drive |
| Frame type | Steel tubular diamond |
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| Rake, trail | 26°, 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,015 mm (79.3 in) W: 750 mm (29.5 in) H: 1,025 mm (40.4 in) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 in) |
| Weight | 170 kg (370 lb)[4] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 24.78 km/L (70.0 mpg‑imp; 58.3 mpg‑US)[4] |
| Range | 420 km (261 mi)[4] |
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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.[5] It is sold in Asia, Australia, Europe and South America,[6][3][7][8] and designed and marketed as the streetfighter version of the Ninja 300.[9]
Components
Engine
The Z300 is powered by a 296 cc (18.1 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel-twin engine.[3] 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.[3] 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.[10]
Wheels
The Z300 comes stock with 17" diameter and 4" wide multi-spoke rims, fitted with IRC Road Winner bias ply tires.[11] The stock tires are sized 110/70-17 54S front, and 140/70-17 66S rear.[3]
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).[4][12] This translates to a range of around 420 km (261 mi).[4]
References
- ↑ Foster, Gavin (Mar 10, 2016). "Ride Review: Kawasaki Z300". ZA Bikers. http://www.zabikers.co.za/2016/03/10/ride-review-kawasaki-z300//. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- ↑ Farrell, Steve (March 25, 2015). "FIRST RIDE: KAWASAKI Z300 REVIEW". Visor Down. http://www.visordown.com/features/road-tests/first-rides/first-ride-kawasaki-z300-review//. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Kawasaki Motors Australia - 2015 Z300 ABS". http://www.kawasaki.com.au/motorcycles/sport/2015-z300-abs.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Franklin, Emma (2015-07-02). "KAWASAKI Z300 (2015-on) Review". Motorcycle News. http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/kawasaki/z300/20151/.
- ↑ "2014 EICMA: 2015 Kawasaki Z300 Preview" (in en-US). Motorcycle.com. 2014-11-07. http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/2014-eicma-2015-kawasaki-z300-preview.html.
- ↑ "Z300 ABS - Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd". http://www.kawasaki.com.my/z300-abs/.
- ↑ "Z300 MY 2015". http://www.kawasaki.eu/en/products/sports/2015/z300/overview?Uid=085FC1lcClEKWlhdWl5eXFteC1BfWl5QC1kMDVgMClxRCV0.
- ↑ "Z300 - Kawasaki Motores do Brasil" (in pt-BR). Kawasaki Motores do Brasil. http://kawasakibrasil.com.br/produtos/z300/.
- ↑ "Kawasaki Motors Australia - Introducing The New Z300 ABS - LAMS Street Fighter". http://www.kawasaki.com.au/news/general-kawasaki-news/item/1150-introducing-the-new-z300-abs-lams-street-fighter.
- ↑ Penklis, Alex (2015-04-21). "First ride: Kawasaki Z300". http://www.redbook.com.au/bike-reviews/2015/road/kawasaki/z300/first-ride-kawasaki-z300-50853?csn_tnet=true.
- ↑ "Kawasaki Z300 Road Test Review" (in en-US). TheRideAdvice. 2015-02-24. http://www.therideadvice.com/kawasaki-z300-road-test-review-is-the-naked-ninja-a-worthy-addition/.
- ↑ Farrell, Steve (2015-03-25). "First Ride: Kawasaki Z300 Review". http://www.visordown.com/node/23061.
External links
- Official website (Australia)
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