Kawasaki KVF300 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KVF300 motorcycle specifications include a 271 cc (16.54 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 242 kg (533.5 lb).

Key specifications

2013-2014Model years
271 ccDisplacement
22.3 Nm @ 2,300 rpmTorque
242 kgWet weight
12 LFuel tank
1,165 mmWheelbase
155 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20132014
Year-specific specification changes

The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2014Double disc. 0
Rear brakes
2014Single disc. Single-piston caliper.

How the Kawasaki KVF300 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.

Displacement271 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 61% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight242 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 16% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity12 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 22% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 28th 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.

Displacement24th

271 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight72nd

242 kg — heavier than about 72% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 28%.

Fuel capacity28th

12 L — larger than about 28% 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 length1,915 mm
This bike

1,915

Kawasaki avg

2,122

10% below average.

Overall width1,080 mm
This bike

1,080

Kawasaki avg

833

30% above average.

Overall height1,170 mm
This bike

1,170

Kawasaki avg

1,175

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,165 mm
This bike

1,165

Kawasaki avg

1,441

19% below average.

Ground clearance155 mm
This bike

155

Kawasaki avg

187

17% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 271 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,165 mmClearance 155 mm
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 22/7-10 front / 22/10-10 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 22/7-10
Rear tire size 22/10-10
Rear tire width 22 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 10%
Rear rim diameter 10 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 271 cc (16.54 cu in)
Torque 22.3 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.4 ft.lbs) @ 2,300 rpm
Bore × stroke 72.7 x 65.2 mm (2.9 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Full transistor digital ignition
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Double tubular, steel
Front suspension Double wishbone with 5-way adjustable preload
Rear suspension Swingarm with 5-way

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Discs with single-piston calipers
Rear brakes Single disc. Disc with single-piston caliper Parking brake engages rear brake
Front tire 22/7-10
Rear tire 22/10-10

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 242 kg (533.5 lb)
Dry weight 274.5 kg (605.2 lb)
Overall length 1,915 mm (75.4 inches)
Overall width 1,080 mm (42.5 inches)
Overall height 1,170 mm (46.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,165 mm (45.9 inches)
Ground clearance 155 mm (6.1 inches)
Carrying capacity Front and rear rack

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.00 L (3.17 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.0782 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Black, red

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.