Built around Kawasaki's atv motorcycle platform, the 2013 Kawasaki KVF300 relies on a 271 cc (16.5 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21.5 HP (15.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22.3 Nm (16.4 lb-ft) at 2,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 79.3 HP per liter and a 5,200 rpm working window between peak torque (2,300 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the KVF300 measures 242 kg (534 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.26 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,165 mm (45.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2012 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
79.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.26 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,300–7,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement271.0 ccm (16.54 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power21.5 HP (15.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque22.3 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.4 ft.lbs) @ 2300 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke72.7 x 65.2 mm (2.9 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionFull transistor digital ignition
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Driveline2WD, shaft
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble tubular, steel
Front SuspensionDouble wishbone with 5-way adjustable preload
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with 5-way
Wheelbase1165 mm (45.9 inches)
Ground Clearance155 mm (6.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre22/7-10
Rear Tyre22/10-10
Front BrakesDouble disc. Discs with single-piston calipers
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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