| General |
| Comments | ABS brakes adds 2 kg. | 5 configurable riding modes. Traction control. Cruise control. Keyless. |
| Year | 2015 - 16 | - |
| Colours | Green/black, Grey/black | Sapphire Black, Matte Silver Ice, Baja Orange |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z 300 | - |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 145 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 40.4 inches | 42.9 inches |
| Height (mm) | 1,025 mm | 1089 mm |
| Length (in.) | 79.3 inches | 80.9 inches |
| Seat Height (in.) | 30.9 inches | 32.7 inches |
| Length (mm) | 2,015 mm | 2055 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.7 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 55.3 inches | 56.9 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 mm | 1445 mm |
| Width (in.) | 29.5 inches | 31.2 inches |
| Width (mm) | 750 mm | 792 mm |
| Seat Height (mm) | 785 mm | 830 mm |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in. | 830 mm / 32.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm / 55.3 in. | 1445 mm / 56.9 in. |
| Height | 1,025 mm / 40.4 in. | 1089 mm / 42.9 in. |
| Length | 2,015 mm / 79.3 in. | 2055 mm / 80.9 in. |
| Width | 750 mm / 29.5 in. | 792 mm / 31.2 in. |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 17.00 litres | 15.50 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.49 gallons | 4.10 US gallons |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 168.0 kg | 198.0 kg |
| Oil Capacity (l) | - | 3.80 litres |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 370.4 pounds | 436.5 pounds |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | - | 4.02 US quarts |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.00 litres / 4.49 gallons | 15.50 litres / 4.10 US gallons |
| Wet Weight | 168.0 kg / 370.4 lbs | 198.0 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Maximum RPM | 12500 | - |
| Max Power | 38 hp / 28.3 kW @ 11,000rpm | - |
| Max Torque | 19.9 lb-ft / 26.9 Nm @ 10,000rpm | 124.8 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.0 ft.lbs) @ 9000 Revolutions" |
| Engine |
| CO2 | - | 149.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Engine Type | Twin, four-stroke | In-line three, four-stroke |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 62.0 x 49.0 mm | 90.0 x 60.8 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 2.4 x 1.9 inches | 3.5 x 2.4 inches |
| Displacement (cc) | 296.00 cc | 1160.0 cc |
| Displacement (ci) | 18.06 cubic inches | 70.78 cubic inches |
| Displacement | 296 cc / 18.0 cu-in | - |
| Engine Detail | Die-cast aluminium cylinder and lightweight coated pistons | - |
| Fuel System | Injection. 32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Bore x Stroke | 62 x 49 mm | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, | - |
| Engine Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump | - |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer |
| Fuel Consumption | - | 6.43 litres/100 km (15.6 km/l or 36.58 mpg) |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection: Ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves | - |
| Ignition | Digital | - |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet. multi-plate, slip |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain (final drive) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 1.789 (34/19) 3rd 1.409 (31/22) 4th 1.160 (29/25) 5th 1.000 (27/27) 6th 0.893 (25/28) | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Primary Drive | - | X-ring chain |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 3,087 (71/23) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | - |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.7 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Trail (mm) | 82 mm | 105 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 119 mm | 120 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 5.2 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 132 mm | 120 mm |
| Trail (in.) | 3.2 inches | 4.1 inches |
| Frame Type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel, | Aluminum twin spar,. bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
| Suspension - Front | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Ohlins 43 mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping |
| Suspension - Rear | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload | Öhlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with preload, rebound and compression damping |
| Rake | 26.0° | 23.9° |
| Trail | 82 mm / 3.2 in. | 105 mm / 4.1 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 119 mm / 4.7 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 132 mm / 5.2 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in. |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | - | 5 inch TFT color instruments |
| Lighting system | - | All-LED lighting. with self-cancelling indicators |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 8.7 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 290 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 220 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Brembo. |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Brembo. |
| Rims | - | Cast Aluminum. Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V3 tyres. |
| Tyres - Front | 110/70-17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 140/70-17 | - |