The Kawasaki Ninja 300 Special Edition motorcycle specifications include a 296 cc (18.06 cu in) engine, power of 38.9 hp (28.4 kW) @ 11,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 172.1 kg (379.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Ninja 300 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.
About 47% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 57% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 26th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 17% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 29th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
38.9 hp — more powerful than about 25% of Kawasaki models with power data.
296 cc — larger displacement than about 26% of Kawasaki models.
172.1 kg — heavier than about 29% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 71%.
785 mm — taller than about 35% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 61% 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.
2,014
2,122
5% below average.
714
833
14% below average.
1,110
1,175
6% below average.
1,405
1,441
Close to average.
785
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 140/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.226 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 226.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 131.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.27:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 296 cc (18.06 cu in) |
| Power | 38.9 hp (28.4 kW) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 27.0 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 19.9 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 62.0 x 49 mm (2.4 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 32 mm keihin with dual throttle valve |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel tubular diamond |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload / 5.2 in. |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Trail | 93 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Petal-type disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal-type disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 140/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 172.1 kg (379.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,014 mm (79.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 714 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
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