2015 Z300

jkv45 · November 7th, 2014, 12:36 PM

For those of you that may not follow the Motorcycling News Section, Kawasaki has unveiled a naked version of the Ninja 300 - the Z300. They haven't said for sure if it will be coming to the U.S., but hopefully it will.

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...0-preview.html

alex.s · November 7th, 2014, 12:46 PM

its kinda ugly

kdogg2077 · November 7th, 2014, 12:48 PM

Yeah pretty fugly. I'm sure someone out there will love it though.

Alex · November 7th, 2014, 01:42 PM

Found your bike, @Z300!

Roark · November 7th, 2014, 02:01 PM

Would be a fun little commuter!

jkv45 · November 7th, 2014, 02:17 PM

Fugly? Really? I don't mind the styling, but I would have to get rid of the stylized "Z" on the side - that I don't care for. It would look a lot less busy without it.

Kawi likes to use too much black on trim and body panels.

106 · November 7th, 2014, 08:02 PM

I'd ride it pretty hard.

MrAtom · November 7th, 2014, 08:10 PM

To me, I've always interpreted naked bikes as more of a "Hey, check out these sexy, powerful mechanical bits!" On a smaller bike, that's kinda contradictory. It's like going to the beach and seeing an attractive, strong man wearing a speedo, vs a thin man wearing a speedo. (Bad analogy, not meaning to make anyone feel ashamed of their bodies, but you probably get the idea)

106 · November 7th, 2014, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

To me, I've always interpreted naked bikes as more of a "Hey, check out these sexy, powerful mechanical bits!" On a smaller bike, that's kinda contradictory. It's like going to the beach and seeing an attractive, strong man wearing a speedo, vs a thin man wearing a speedo. (Bad analogy, not meaning to make anyone feel ashamed of their bodies, but you probably get the idea)

I've always seen it the other way.. Like a naked bike is a little more rugged and mean looking, not necessarily more powerful, but less concerned with looks.

jkv45 · November 7th, 2014, 09:04 PM

Kawasaki's Z300 (.eu) site - http://www.kawasaki.eu/en/products/s...1kMDVgMClxRCV0

Hero Danny · November 7th, 2014, 09:16 PM

I'm not a big fan of naked bikes X(

Plus the stalk turn signals ABOVE the headlight look retarded....

JohnnyBravo · November 8th, 2014, 05:46 AM

Nope still not a fan of the naked bikes... For most every seat there is a rider though

Tigerpaw · November 8th, 2014, 06:09 AM

Naked????

choneofakind · November 8th, 2014, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

To me, I've always interpreted naked bikes as more of a "Hey, check out these sexy, powerful mechanical bits!" On a smaller bike, that's kinda contradictory. It's like going to the beach and seeing an attractive, strong man wearing a speedo, vs a thin man wearing a speedo. (Bad analogy, not meaning to make anyone feel ashamed of their bodies, but you probably get the idea)

Lol, where your analogy falls apart is when thoe two get in the pool. It's very likely that the slimmer fellow is just as fast if not faster and would put me muscles to shame. Notice how swimmers are built.

It's more like an attractive lady who's well endowed vs an attractive lady who stuffs her bra. Both wear the same cup size, but one is real, the other is flaunting for attention.

JohnnyBravo · November 8th, 2014, 09:06 AM

Ain't nothin wrong with skinny guys

the southern comfort guy in a speedo on the other hand

ninja250r81 · November 8th, 2014, 03:26 PM

The bike is fine for looks, but need to redesign the front headlight assembly.

Like the z800, nice looking bike from the handlebars back.

Klondike1020 · November 8th, 2014, 09:15 PM

Sweet I would ride it. I am ready for a couple of years later when they are selling extra cheap. I am wondering whats going to happen to the used motorcycle market in the next couple years.

BoBO · November 8th, 2014, 09:35 PM

It's alright.

Finesse · November 9th, 2014, 10:54 PM

this is not a naked bike....... it has tons of fairings! Z1000 is siiiiick, this, not so much, but I bet it's king in India

Snake · November 9th, 2014, 10:56 PM

Kinda transformer looking.

ninja250r81 · November 10th, 2014, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

this is not a naked bike....... it has tons of fairings! Z1000 is siiiiick, this, not so much, but I bet it's king in India

The Asian market (Thailand, Philippines etc.) is where the designs for the bikes are seeming to come from.

JasonJ · November 10th, 2014, 05:40 AM

Personally, I love naked street bikes.. but this is neither a fully fared sport bike or a nekkid one.

It has at least 3 farings, bottom, L and R sides. Too much plastic. Peel it back more and let it all air out. If the bike lends itself to such a design, it'll naturally look awesome.. otherwise, kawi should see that and put the full farings back on.

But this is kinda the design thats trending right now... and as mentioned is SUPER popular overseas.

I like it, but I'm sure I'll just finance another $3500 and just buy an FZ-09 like I really want.

Farings come off, dollars go on. It's like kids clothes or convertibles.. there's less THERE, but still cost the same or more.

LittleRedNinjette · November 10th, 2014, 06:36 AM

I really like it in black!

Looks cool to me. I like the streetfighter style bikes.

Manimal · November 10th, 2014, 09:30 AM

I like street fighter looking' bikes too =

Yeah, get rid of the Z. Black looks good too.

I wonder what the price difference between the naked and full dressed?

Greasedmonkey · November 11th, 2014, 03:32 PM

I like it. Id grab one up for a fun bike. Then I wouldnt feel bad if I laid my ninja over.

November 7th, 2014, 12:36 PM	#1
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November 7th, 2014, 02:17 PM	#6
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	Fugly? Really? I don't mind the styling, but I would have to get rid of the stylized "Z" on the side - that I don't care for. It would look a lot less busy without it. Kawi likes to use too much black on trim and body panels.

November 7th, 2014, 08:02 PM	#7
106 ninjette.org newbie Name: Andrey Location: Sacramento Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): EX250 Posts: 6	I'd ride it pretty hard.

November 7th, 2014, 08:10 PM	#8
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	To me, I've always interpreted naked bikes as more of a "Hey, check out these sexy, powerful mechanical bits!" On a smaller bike, that's kinda contradictory. It's like going to the beach and seeing an attractive, strong man wearing a speedo, vs a thin man wearing a speedo. (Bad analogy, not meaning to make anyone feel ashamed of their bodies, but you probably get the idea)

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November 7th, 2014, 09:16 PM	#11
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	I'm not a big fan of naked bikes X( Plus the stalk turn signals ABOVE the headlight look retarded.... __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

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ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	The bike is fine for looks, but need to redesign the front headlight assembly. Like the z800, nice looking bike from the handlebars back.

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Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Kinda transformer looking.

November 10th, 2014, 05:40 AM	#22
JasonJ ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Bay City, MI Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1980 Yamaha XS850G Midnight Special, 32k Miles; 2000 EX250F, <5000 Orig Miles Posts: 98	Personally, I love naked street bikes.. but this is neither a fully fared sport bike or a nekkid one. It has at least 3 farings, bottom, L and R sides. Too much plastic. Peel it back more and let it all air out. If the bike lends itself to such a design, it'll naturally look awesome.. otherwise, kawi should see that and put the full farings back on. But this is kinda the design thats trending right now... and as mentioned is SUPER popular overseas. I like it, but I'm sure I'll just finance another $3500 and just buy an FZ-09 like I really want. Farings come off, dollars go on. It's like kids clothes or convertibles.. there's less THERE, but still cost the same or more.

November 10th, 2014, 06:36 AM	#23
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November 10th, 2014, 09:30 AM	#24
Manimal ninjette.org member Name: Daren Location: Milpitas Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 SE Posts: 106	I like street fighter looking' bikes too = Yeah, get rid of the Z. Black looks good too. I wonder what the price difference between the naked and full dressed?

November 11th, 2014, 03:32 PM	#25
Greasedmonkey ninjette.org member Name: Blake Location: Houston Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 300, 1980 Kawasaki KZ650 Posts: 20	I like it. Id grab one up for a fun bike. Then I wouldnt feel bad if I laid my ninja over.

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