Scooters
2026Ascend Defender 300
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The 2026 Ascend Defender 300 is a practical automatic scooter designed for commuters and casual riders seeking affordable, reliable transportation. Its 276cc liquid-cooled engine delivers consistent performance with minimal maintenance, while the CVT transmission ensures smooth, effortless riding in urban environments.
- Capacity
- 276.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 204.1 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 27.6 HP (20.3 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as a practical commuter and around-town scooter with enough displacement for occasional short highway stints.
- Built for
- A no-nonsense, feature-rich automatic scooter with modern touches like ABS, TFT display, and liquid cooling, favoring comfort and convenience over sporty performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking strong acceleration, off-road capability, or long-distance touring comfort over big mileage days.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 276.0 ccm
- Power
- 27.6 HP (20.3 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1352 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- CVT
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1585 mm
- Overall length
- 2235 mm
- Overall width
- 780 mm
- Overall height
- 1331 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 204.1 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Gasbag-type, adjustable double shock absorbers
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS.
- Rear brakes
- Double disc. ABS.
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-15
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-14
Other
- Color options
- Blue, red, red, yellow, silver, white
- Comments
- Sold in US, produced in China, also called Ascend PMZ300-T15. Keyless. Assembly required.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 276 cc | 276 cc |
| Dry weight | 204 kg | 204 kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Ascend Defender 300?
The 2026 Ascend Defender 300 has a Capacity of 276.0 ccm (16.84 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Ascend Defender 300 have?
The 2026 Ascend Defender 300 has a Power of 27.6 HP (20.3 kW).
How much does the Ascend Defender 300 weigh?
The 2026 Ascend Defender 300 has a Dry weight of 204.1 kg (450.0 pounds).
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