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
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 63% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 21st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 56% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 27th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 8% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 27th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 15% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 30th 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.
27.2 hp — more powerful than about 21% of Kawasaki models with power data.
299 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of Kawasaki models.
191 kg — heavier than about 35% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 65%.
775 mm — taller than about 27% of Kawasaki models.
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.
2,235
2,122
5% above average.
775
833
7% below average.
1,260
1,175
7% above average.
1,555
1,441
8% above average.
775
801
3% below average.
145
187
22% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/80-M14 |
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| 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 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| 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) |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular diamond, steel |
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| Front suspension | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks with 5-way adjustable preload |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/80-M14 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-M13 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 191 kg (421.1 lb) |
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| 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) |
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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.