Kawasaki J300 Special Edition Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki J300 Special Edition motorcycle specifications include a 299 cc (18.24 cu in) engine, power of 27.2 hp (19.9 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, and a listed weight of 191 kg (421.1 lb).

Key specifications

2014-2017Model years
299 ccDisplacement
27.2 hpPower
191 kgWet weight
775 mmSeat height
13 LFuel tank
1,555 mmWheelbase
145 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2014201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20152017Single disc. ABS, 2-piston
Rear brakes
20152017Single disc. ABS, 2-piston

How the Kawasaki J300 Special Edition compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Engine power27.2 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 63% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 21st percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement299 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 56% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 27th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight191 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 8% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height775 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 27th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity13 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 15% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power21st

27.2 hp — more powerful than about 21% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement27th

299 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight35th

191 kg — heavier than about 35% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 65%.

Seat height27th

775 mm — taller than about 27% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity30th

13 L — larger than about 30% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,235 mm
This bike

2,235

Kawasaki avg

2,122

5% above average.

Overall width775 mm
This bike

775

Kawasaki avg

833

7% below average.

Overall height1,260 mm
This bike

1,260

Kawasaki avg

1,175

7% above average.

Wheelbase1,555 mm
This bike

1,555

Kawasaki avg

1,441

8% above average.

Seat height775 mm
This bike

775

Kawasaki avg

801

3% below average.

Ground clearance145 mm
This bike

145

Kawasaki avg

187

22% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 299 cc • Liquid cooled • 27.2 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,555 mmSeat 775 mmClearance 145 mm
Belt (final drive) • 120/80-M14 front / 150/70-M13 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/80-M14
Rear tire size 150/70-M13
Power-to-weight ratio 0.142 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 142.4 hp/tonne
Specific power 91.0 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Scooter

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 299 cc (18.24 cu in)
Power 27.2 hp (19.9 kW) @ 7,750 rpm
Bore × stroke 72.7 x 72 mm (2.9 x 2.8 inches)
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition ECU Control (Full transistor)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Belt (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular diamond, steel
Front suspension 37 mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension Twin shocks with 5-way adjustable preload

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/80-M14
Rear tire 150/70-M13

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 191 kg (421.1 lb)
Seat height 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Overall length 2,235 mm (88.0 inches)
Overall width 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Overall height 1,260 mm (49.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,555 mm (61.2 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.00 L (3.43 US gal)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.