Comparison of Kawasaki Z250SL 2017 and Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition × |  Kawasaki Z250SL 2017 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2016 | 2017 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition | Kawasaki Z250SL |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. 32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves | Injection. 38 mm |
| Engine details | Die-cast aluminium cylinder and lightweight coated pistons | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 296 | 249 |
| Power (kw) | 21.9 | 20.4 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 27 | 22.6 |
| Bore (mm) | 62 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 49 | 61.2 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | Digital | TCBI with digital advance |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet multi-disc |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
| Compression | 10.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 37 mm telescopic fork | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and adjustable preload | Uni-Trak with adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. Optional ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Tube diamond, steel | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 130/70-17 |
| Seat | Split seat | - |
| Wheels | Orange alloy wheels | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 119 | 110 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 132 | 116 |
| Trail (mm) | 82 | 90 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26 | 24 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 | 1,330 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 168 | 148 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,025 | 1,011 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,015 | 1,935 |
| Overall width (mm) | 750 | 700 |
| Seat height (mm) | 785 | 785 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 180 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 170 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 11 |
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