| General |
| Comments | ABS brakes adds 2 kg. | - |
| Year | 2015 - 16 | 2018 - 19 |
| Colours | Green/black, Grey/black | - |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z 300 | Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 145 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.7 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in. | 835 mm / 32.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,405 mm / 55.3 in. | 1357 ± 15.5 mm / 53.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 170 mm / 6.7 in |
| Height | 1,025 mm / 40.4 in. | - |
| Length | 2,015 mm / 79.3 in. | - |
| Width | 750 mm / 29.5 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 168 kg / 370 lbs | 150kg / 330.6 lbs |
| Performance |
| Maximum RPM | 12500 | - |
| Max Power | 38 hp / 28.3 kW @ 11,000rpm | 43 hp / 32 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 19.9 lb-ft / 26.9 Nm @ 10,000rpm | 37 Nm / 27.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement (cc) | 296.00 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 62.0 x 49.0 mm | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 18.06 cubic inches | - |
| Engine Type | Twin, four-stroke | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 2.4 x 1.9 inches | - |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Displacement | 296 cc / 18.0 cu-in | 373.2 cc / 22.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Fuel System | Injection. 32 mm x 2, with dual throttle valves | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 62 x 49 mm | 89 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump | - |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS |
| Exhaust | - | Stainless steel/ Aluminum silencer with regulated catalytic converter |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection: Ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves | Fuel injection |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital CDI |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4″ |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 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) | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 3,087 (71/23) | 30:80 |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | - | 15:45 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tube diamond, steel | Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 37 mm telescopic fork | 43mm WP upside-down forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and adjustable preload | WP monoshock |
| Clamp Offset - Triple | - | 32 mm / 1.8 in |
| Rake | 26.0° | 25° |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 65 ° |
| Trail | 82 mm / 3.2 in. | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 119 mm / 4.7 in. | 142 mm / 5.5 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 132 mm / 5.2 in. | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 290 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 220 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 8.7 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single 320mm disc, 4 piston floating calliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc. Optional ABS. | Single 230mm disc 1 piston floating calliper |
| ABS | - | Bosch 9M+ two-channel ABS (disengageable) |
| Tyres - Front | 110/70-17 | 110/70 - 17 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Tyres - Rear | 140/70-17 | 150/60 - 17 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Wheels - Front | - | Wire-spoked w/ aluminum rims 3.00 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | Wire-spoked w/ aluminum rims 4.00 x 17 |