Kawasaki Ninja 300 Launched at Rs. 3.5 lakh; Ninja 250R Discontinued

Bajaj Auto, which is responsible for Kawasaki's Indian operations, has today launched the Kawasaki Ninja 300 at Rs. 3.5 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). Ninja 300 will replace the Kawasaki Ninja 250R, which has been discontinued with effect. The Ninja 300 looks alike the new 2013 Ninja 250R, which is being sold in the international markets. The Ninja 300 is available in two different colour options- White and Ninja Green. Bookings were opened recently with a Rs. 40,000 token amount, while the deliveries will be commenced shortly.

Kawasaki Ninja 250R Vs Ninja 300

The new Kawasaki Ninja 300 is basically the 2013 Ninja 250 R with a bigger 300cc, Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin cylinder engine, which returns a maximum power output of 38bhp and with a peak torque of 27Nm. The new Ninja 300 features a new front fascia, which includes a redesigned headlamp cluster having two headlamps instead of 250R's single headlamp. It has a new petrol tank, body panels, graphics and rear light cluster. It also features new alloy wheels and new revolutionary slipper gear for better performance. The ride and handling of the bike is also improved by a great extent, it becomes sharper and direct and feels controlled on almost all speeds. The city rides are easy now and you will enjoy to rev it hard on highways and on tracks.

Kawasaki Ninja 300 Engine
Type: Liquid cooled, 4 stroke parallel twin
Displacement: 297cc
Bore and stroke: 62.0x49.0
Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Valve system: DOHC, 8 valves
Fuel system: Fuel injection with dual throttle valves
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Lubrication: Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission: 6 speed, return
Max power: 39Ps@11000rpm
Max torque: 27NM@10000rpm

Kawasaki Ninja 300 Chassis
Type: Tube diamond; steel
Wheel travel: Front: 120mm, Rear: 132mm

Kawasaki Ninja 300 Tyres
Front: 110/70x17
Rear: 140/70x17

Kawasaki Ninja 300R Suspension:

Front suspension / wheel travel: 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.

Rear suspension / wheel travel: Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload / 5.2 in.

Kawasaki Ninja 300 Brakes
Front: Single 290mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-piston
Rear: Single 220mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-piston

Kawasaki Ninja 300 Dimensions
Overall length: 2015mm
Overall width: 715mm
Overall height: 1110mm
Wheelbase: 1405mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Seat height: 785mm
Curb mass: 172kg
Fuel tank capacity: 17 litres