{"id":2543,"date":"2014-11-13T20:43:51","date_gmt":"2014-11-13T15:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/?p=2543"},"modified":"2014-11-13T22:09:35","modified_gmt":"2014-11-13T16:39:35","slug":"eicma-2014-kawasaki-z300-uncovered-to-be-launched-in-europe-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/eicma-2014-kawasaki-z300-uncovered-to-be-launched-in-europe-soon\/2543\/","title":{"rendered":"EICMA 2014: Kawasaki Z300 Uncovered, To Be Launched In Europe Soon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Adding one more model to the &#8216;Z&#8217; family, Kawasaki launched Z300 at EICMA motorcycle exhibition, Milan. Kawasaki Z300 is the naked version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/kawasaki-ninja-300-preview\/564\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ninja 300<\/a> sports bike. It will be introduced as an entry level model in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Kawasaki Z300 is the most ideal bike for bike lovers who look for premium performance and stability. It has an aggressive super naked styling. It shares the same engine as Ninja 300. It has its styling inspired from bigger machines in the &#8216;Z&#8217; series and stands alone from other naked models. As\u00a0compared to\u00a0the Ninja 300 the Z300 is\u00a04 kg lighter due to absence of full-fairing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2560 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Kawasaki-z300-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"Kawasaki z300\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" \/><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Kawasaki Ninja Z300 Specifications<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Engine:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engine type:\u00a0Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin<\/li>\n<li>Displacement: 296 cm3<\/li>\n<li>Bore X stroke:\u00a062.0 x 49.0 mm<\/li>\n<li>Compression ratio:\u00a010.6:1<\/li>\n<li>Valve\/Induction system:\u00a0DOHC, 8 valves<\/li>\n<li>Fuel system:\u00a0Fuel injection: \u00f832 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves<\/li>\n<li>Ignition: Digital<\/li>\n<li>Starting: Electric<\/li>\n<li>Lubrication:\u00a0Forced lubrication, wet sump<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Performance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generates \u00a029.0 kW (39 PS) of maximum power at 11,000 rpm<\/li>\n<li>\u00a027.0 Nm (2.8 kgf.m) of maximum torque at 10,000 rpm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Brakes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Front: Single 290 mm petal disc. Caliper: Single balanced actuation dual-piston<\/li>\n<li>Rear: Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-piston<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transmission: 6-speed, return<\/li>\n<li>Final Drive:\u00a0Chain<\/li>\n<li>Primary reduction ratio: 3.087 (71\/23)<\/li>\n<li>Gear ratios: 1st: 2.714 (38\/14)<\/li>\n<li>Gear ratios: 2nd: 1.789 (34\/19)<\/li>\n<li>Gear ratios: 3rd: 1.409 (31\/22)<\/li>\n<li>Gear ratios: 4th: 1.160 (29\/25)<\/li>\n<li>Gear ratios: 5th: 1.000 (27\/27)<\/li>\n<li>Gear ratios: 6th: 0.857 (24\/28)<\/li>\n<li>Final reduction ratio: 3.000 (42\/14)<\/li>\n<li>Clutch:\u00a0Wet multi-disc, manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Suspension:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Front: 37 mm telescopic fork front suspension<\/li>\n<li>Rear: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and adjustable preload rear suspension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Frame:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Frame type:\u00a0Tube diamond, steel<\/li>\n<li>Rake\/Trail:\u00a026o \/ 82 mm<\/li>\n<li>Wheel travel, front:\u00a0120 mm<\/li>\n<li>Wheel travel, rear:\u00a0132 mm<\/li>\n<li>Tyre, front:\u00a0110\/70-17M\/C 54S<\/li>\n<li>Tyre, rear:\u00a0140\/70-17M\/C 66S<\/li>\n<li>Steering angle, left \/ right: \u00a035o \/ 35o<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Length, width and height: 2,015 x 750 x 1,025 mm respectively<\/li>\n<li>Wheelbase:\u00a01,405 mm<\/li>\n<li>Ground Clearance:\u00a0145 mm<\/li>\n<li>Seat Height:\u00a0785 mm<\/li>\n<li>Fuel Capacity:\u00a017 litres<\/li>\n<li>Curb Weight:\u00a0168 kg \/170 kg (ABS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kawasaki Ninja Z300 Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rigid Diamond Frame:<\/strong>\u00a0features high-tensile steel components, reinforcement gusseting and rubber front engine mounts.\u00a0 Rigidity balance fine-tuned on the circuit ensures the high level of chassis stability necessary for sport riding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aggressive Supernaked Styling:\u00a0<\/strong>The Z300 features a \u201cmass-forward, minimalist-tail\u201d design concept.\u00a0 Its aggressive headlamp housed in a compact cowl, muscular, athletic bodywork and slim tail design create a very distinctive silhouette.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Petal Disc Brakes:<\/strong> Petal disc brakes front and rear deliver strong stopping power and superb controllability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin:<\/strong> Parallel Twin engine produces smooth, torquey power at low and medium rpm and powerful acceleration at high rpm.\u00a0 Like the Ninja 300, it features a sleeveless, plated, die-cast aluminium cylinder and lightweight coated pistons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economical Riding Indicator:\u00a0<\/strong>Using high-precision electronic control for engine management, Kawasaki models can achieve a high level of fuel efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Curved Header Pipes:\u00a0<\/strong>Elegant curves of the exhaust header pipes complement the Z300\u2019s fierce Supernaked styling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sporty Instrumentation:<\/strong>\u00a0Sporty instrument package combines a large, analogue-style tachometer with a multi-function LCD screen. Amber LED backlighting adds to the Z300\u2019s Supernaked image.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Muscular Bodywork and High-Quality Touches:\u00a0<\/strong>Compact headlamp cowl with mini meter visor is one of the key styling elements of the Z300\u2019s aggressive design.\u00a0 Multi-reflector headlamp from the Z800 reinforces the strong family resemblance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Kawasaki-Z300-Black-720x536.jpg\" alt=\"Kawasaki-Z300-Black\" width=\"720\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Kawasaki-Z300-Black-720x536.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Kawasaki-Z300-Black.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price and availability:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kawasaki Z300 is equipped with all the features that bike lovers aspire for. It is expected to be available in European market at the cost of around \u00a35,000. It will be available in candy flat blazed green and metallic spark black color options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adding one more model to the &#8216;Z&#8217; family, Kawasaki launched Z300 at EICMA motorcycle exhibition, Milan. Kawasaki Z300 is the naked version of Ninja 300 sports bike. It will be introduced as an entry level model in Europe. 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