Comparison of Kawasaki Z300 2017 and Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Z300 2017 × |  Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2016 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Z300 | Kawasaki Z300 Special Edition |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. 32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves | Injection. 32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves |
| Engine details | Die-cast aluminium cylinder and lightweight coated pistons | Die-cast aluminium cylinder and lightweight coated pistons |
| Displacement (cm³) | 296 | 296 |
| Power (kw) | 28.5 | 21.9 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 27 | 27 |
| Bore (mm) | 62 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 49 | 49 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Sealed chain | - |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Compression | 10.6:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 37 mm telescopic fork | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and adjustable preload | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Tube diamond, steel | Tube diamond, steel |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 140/70-17 |
| Seat | - | Split seat |
| Wheels | - | Orange alloy wheels |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 119 | 119 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 132 | 132 |
| Trail (mm) | 82 | 82 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26 | 26 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 | 1,405 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 168 | 168 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,025 | 1,025 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,015 | 2,015 |
| Overall width (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Seat height (mm) | 785 | 785 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 17 |
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