New 2015 EICMA: Kawasaki Z300, the small roadster of the Z series

Double side effect of globalization and the economic crisis, the tendency to "downsizing" continues among motorcycle manufacturers who offer more and more small displacement: among the new Kawasaki 2015 unveiled this morning in Milan is an interesting Z300, " first 300 cc roadster in the world intended to be …

Double side effect of globalization and the economic crisis, the tendency to "downsizing" continues among motorcycle manufacturers who offer more and more small displacement: among the new Kawasaki 2015 unveiled this morning in Milan is an interesting Z300, " first 300 cc roadster in the world destined to be a serious asset in the entry-level motorcycle market ", proclaim the Greens.

After the, little descendant of the long, "the Z300 fills a void in a growing motorcycle segment by" combining the style of the Z and the performance of the Ninja ", continues Kawasaki by offering a little brother to, and .

The heir Z300 is equipped with the parallel twin of 296 cm3 of the Ninja 300, with a technology "comparable to that present on the largest of the Z family", rejoice the Greens: double butterflies to have power and ” significant torque at all speeds "(39 hp at 11,000 rpm and 27 Nm at 10,000 rpm) and the" Assist and Slipper clutch "system which" reduces the effort on the clutch lever and slipping phenomena on downshifting ". 

Equipped with a 37 mm telescopic fork at the front, a straight and wide handlebar, a Uni-Trak shock absorber at the rear (adjustable in preload), single petal brake discs (290 mm to front and 220 mm at the rear) with optional ABS and a 140 mm rear tire, the Z300 should make it possible to reconcile trips in the city and small turns.. 

The easy-to-read instrument panel adopts the "" ("force inspiring great respect", translated Kawasaki) style with a multi-function LCD display and LED backlighting.

The Z300 will be available in two colors: green and black "Candy Flat Blazed Green / Metallic Spark Black" or gray and black "Metallic Raw Graystone / Metallic Flat Spark Black". To be tested soon on MNC: stay connected !

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