2014 Kawasaki J300 – innovative urban transport solution

Kawasaki has revealed its first maxi-scooter for the urban market with the tag line – innovative urban transport solution. Motorcycle are known to be the one to be used to beat the gridlock of traffic in the rush hour that is between 7.30-8.30am and 4.30-5.30pm. By using scooter, it would be easier to ride it since ‘everything’ is almost automatic. No clutch lever to press, no gear to change. Just start and go.

Kawasaki shown this J300 at EICMA, Italy that comes with 4-stroke liquid-cooled 299cc engine that provides 28PS at 7,750RPM and 28.7Nm of pulling power at 6,250RPM. Braking is checked with the use of single 260 mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper for the front and single 240 mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper for the rear. Seat height is low at 775mm and this could mean an easier ride for Asian people too. Fuel tank is big at 13 liter and this can provide long distance travel comfort by having less fuel station stops. The rear suspension is adjustable for single or two person riding setup. This can provide comfortable and stable ride. The front suspension gets the 37mm  telescopic forks for precise control and sporty feel. 

Kawasaki also prepares a good amount of accesorries for riders comfort and needs. There is the rear box that can provides ample space for riders to put their riding gear and some of small luggage while travelling back and forth from work. Kawasaki also think differently by also providing the leg cover for the rider to that they didn’t get wet and this can also helps in cold conditions that might freezes the riders leg.

It is said that this scooter is a joint cooperation with KYMCO from Taiwan which is one of the prominent scooter manufacturer there. They have made some good scooter in 400cc displacement and well received. This is a viable option for Kawasaki to learn first to make a scooter and after this I think they can improve by making their own developed scooter. Looking at this time, many manufacturer are looking to cut cost up to a point they tarnish their reputation little by little. There is quality from Kawasaki that we always rely on and hoping that they will keep it that way.

2014 Kawasaki J300 Specs:

via: http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/J300