2018 Kawasaki Z 300 vs 2025 Yamaha MT-07

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Kawasaki Z 300 2018 Kawasaki Z 300

Naked bike

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
38 hp / 28.3 kW @ 11,000rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
370.4 pounds
2025 Yamaha MT-07 2025 Yamaha MT-07

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 73.4.hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
183 kg / 403 lbs Y-AMT: 186 kg / 410 lbs
Full Specifications
General
CommentsABS brakes adds 2 kg.-
Year2017 - 182025
ColoursCandy Flat Blazed Green/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Spa Grey-
Make ModelKawasaki Z 300Yamaha MT-07
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)5.7 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)145 mm-
Height (in.)40.4 inches-
Height (mm)1,025 mm-
Length (in.)79.3 inches-
Length (mm)2,015 mm-
Seat Height (mm)785 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,405 mm-
Width (in.)29.5 inches-
Width (mm)750 mm-
Seat Height (in.)30.9 inches-
Seat Height780 mm / 30.5 in805 mm / 31.7 in
Wheelbase1,405 mm / 55.3 in.1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance-150 mm / 5.9 in
Height1025 mm / 41.3 in1110 mm / 43.7 in
Length2010 mm / 79.1 in2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width750 mm / 29.5 in780 mm / 30.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)370.4 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)168.0 kg183 kg
Fuel Capacity (l)17.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.49 gallons-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight168 kg / 370 lbs183 kg / 403 lbs Y-AMT: 186 kg / 410 lbs
Performance
Maximum RPM12500-
Max Power38 hp / 28.3 kW @ 11,000rpm54 kW / 73.4.hp @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque19.9 lb-ft / 26.9 Nm @ 10,000rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)62.0 x 49.0 mm-
Displacement (cc)296.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)18.06 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.4 x 1.9 inches-
Displacement296 cc / 18.0 cu-in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. 32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves-
Bore x Stroke62 x 49 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio10.6:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled,Liquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump-
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionFuel injection: Ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valvesMikuni 38 mm dual bore throttle body F.I.
IgnitionTCBI with Digital Advance TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet multiplate
Final DriveChainChain
Gear Ratios1st 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)-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveSealed chain-
Primary Drive Ratios3,087 (71/23)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Manual 6 speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Trail (mm)82 mm-
Trail (in.)3.2 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)119 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)132 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.2 inches-
Frame TypeSemi-double cradle, high-tensile steel,Diamond
Suspension - Front37mm hydraulic telescopic fork41mm Telescopic forks
Suspension - RearBottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preloadSwingarm, (Link type suspension)
Rake26°24.2°
Trail82 mm / 3.6 in93 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front119 mm / 4.7 in.130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear132 mm / 5.2 in.130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)290 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.4 inches-
Brakes - FrontSingle 290 mm petal disc 2 piston caliper2 x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm petal disc 2 piston caliperSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front110/70-17120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear130/70-17180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)