The Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition motorcycle specifications include a 296 cc (18.06 cu in) engine, power of 30 hp (21.9 kW) @ 11,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 168 kg (370.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Z300 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 59% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 57% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 26th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 19% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 28th 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 56th 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.
30 hp — more powerful than about 22% of Kawasaki models with power data.
296 cc — larger displacement than about 26% of Kawasaki models.
168 kg — heavier than about 28% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 72%.
785 mm — taller than about 35% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 56% 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.
2,015
2,122
5% below average.
750
833
10% below average.
1,025
1,175
13% below average.
1,405
1,441
Close to average.
785
801
Close to average.
145
187
22% below 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 | 0.179 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 178.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 101.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.27:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 296 cc (18.06 cu in) |
| Power | 30 hp (21.9 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 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tube diamond, steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 132 mm (5.2 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Trail | 82 mm (3.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 140/70-17 |
| Wheels | Orange alloy wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 168 kg (370.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,015 mm (79.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,025 mm (40.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm (55.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black/orange |
|---|---|
| Seat | Split seat |
| Comments | ABS brakes adds 2 kg. |
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.