Kawasaki Ninja 300 /300 ABS Owner's Manual and Service Guide (2014)

Kawasaki Ninja 300 Series Owner's Manual - 2013 Edition

This professional technical guide provides the essential operational framework for the Kawasaki Ninja 300 platform, ensuring peak mechanical performance and rider safety. By adhering to the specified high-altitude performance parameters and using the recommended SAE 10W-40 viscosity lubricants, operators can maintain factory-spec engine reliability and emission compliance. A critical maintenance factor for ensuring drive chain longevity and preventing structural oxidation is the immediate application of specialized sealed-chain lubricant following any operation in wet or high-humidity environments.

Technical Applicability & Chassis Configurations: EX300 Platform

• Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Non-ABS Variant): Model designation EX300A, specifically configured with a 172 kg (379 lb) curb mass for standard braking architecture.
• Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS (Enhanced Braking Variant): Model designation EX300B, featuring integrated Anti-lock Brake System components and a 174 kg (384 lb) curb mass.
• Production Timeline: Coverage for the 2013 model year and subsequent iterations utilizing the 296 cm³ parallel-twin engine architecture.

Operational Parameters: Reliability & Lifecycle Management

• Optimized Engine Break-In: Adherence to the strict 1,600 km (1,000 mi) break-in schedule, featuring staged RPM limits (4,000 to 6,000 RPM), is required to ensure proper piston ring seating and gearbox synchronization.
• Systematic Safety Verification: Integration of daily pre-ride inspections for fluid levels and tire integrity mitigates the risk of component failure during high-velocity operation.
• Emission Integrity Protection: Comprehensive data on the crankcase and exhaust emission control systems facilitates compliance with EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations.

Document Metadata

• Manufacturer: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
• Document Type: Owner's Manual
• Print Date: April 22, 2013
• Applicable Regions: US/Canada (including California specific evaporative systems)

System Architecture & Factory Benchmarks

• Engine Configuration: DOHC, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled
• Displacement Displacement: 296 cm³ (18.1 cu in.)
• Compression Ratio: 10.6: 1
• Idle Velocity Benchmark: 1,250 – 1,350 r/min (rpm)
• Ignition Timing: 10° BTDC at 1,300 r/min — 31° BTDC at 7,000 r/min

Visual Navigation Aids & Interface Systems

• Instrument Cluster: Analog tachometer with integrated digital multifunction meter (LCD).
• Safety Indicators: Dedicated warning lamps for battery voltage (16V), oil pressure, and coolant temperature (triggering at 118°C / 245°F).
• Control Layout: Sequential 6-speed return shift transmission with positive neutral finder technology.

Table of Contents

• Safety Information: Loading guidelines, protective gear, and high-speed operation considerations.
• General Information: Technical specifications, serial number locations, and control part identification.
• How to Ride the Motorcycle: Engine startup protocols, jump-starting procedures, and ABS characteristics.
• Maintenance and Adjustment: Periodic service charts, fluid replacement, and chassis lubrication.
• Appendix: Long-term storage preparation and troubleshooting diagnostics.
• Maintenance Record: Dealer service logs and warranty validation tracking.

Operational Limits & Fluid Specifications

• Tire Inflation (Cold): Front: 200 kPa (28 psi) | Rear: 225 kPa (32 psi).
• Critical Torque Specification: Engine Oil Drain Bolt: 19.6 N·m (14.5 ft-lb) | Rear Axle Nut: 98 N·m (72 ft-lb).
• Fluid Capacities:
  • Engine Oil: 2.0 L (2.1 US qt) for service / 2.2 L (2.3 US qt) with filter removal.
  • Coolant: 1.5 L (1.6 US qt).
  • Fuel Tank: 17 L (4.5 US gal) with 87 Minimum Antiknock Index.
• Lubricant Grade: API SG, SH, SJ, SL, or SM with JASO MA, MA1, or MA2.
• Spark Plug Gap: NGK CR8E; 0.7 – 0.8 mm (0.028 – 0.031 in.).