Kawasaki Ninja 300 BS6 Launch Details Revealed
Kawasaki India refuses to let the Ninja 300 die
Kawasaki India refuses to let the Ninja 300 die
- The Ninja 300 BS6 is unlikely to be launched in time for the new emission norms.
- Instead, Kawasaki plans to launch it sometime later in 2020.
- Apart from emission compliance, expect the bike to remain unchanged.
It seems Kawasaki is refusing to give up on the Ninja 300 as our sources within the company have revealed that the brand will launch a BS6 version sometime next year. However, it will not be launched before the norms come into effect on 1 April 2020 onwards as Kawasaki is still working on it. Expect the Japanese brand to launch the bike some time in mid-2020.
At present, the bike is priced at Rs 2.98 lakh (ex-showroom India) thanks to heavy localisation. It is the third most affordable parallel-twin motorcycle after the Royal Enfield 650 twins in India. Expect the BS6-compliant version to cost somewhere around Rs 3.2 lakh (ex-showroom). That said, we wouldn’t be surprised if Kawasaki offered the BS6 version without any price hike as it is the brand’s most affordable motorcycle and Kawasaki is less likely to fiddle with the value-for-money quotient of the bike.
Apart from emission compliance, the motorcycle is expected to remain unchanged mechanically. As far as the powertrain is concerned, the current BS4-compliant 296cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine makes 39PS at 11,000rpm and 27Nm at 10,000rpm. As with the recent spate of power drops in numerous BS6-compliant two-wheelers, expect the Ninja 300 BS6 to take a small hit in the output figures in favour of cleaner emissions.
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Kawasaki is likely to update the bike with new colours as well. Interestingly, in the international market, the Ninja 300 has been replaced with the Ninja 400. However, price-sensitive markets like ours still command the need for the smaller model. Expect the Ninja 300 to soldier on in other southeast Asian countries where emission norms aren’t as stringent as well.
Kawasaki Ninja 300 User Reviews
- Kawasaki Ninja 300 STD | 2022 Model | Lime GreenIt is a fantastic bike. Dual engines. Aesthetically pleasing. Smooth driving and cruising experience. Authentic servicing and maintenance could be a little challenging given the limited number of Kawasaki stores. It offers 25-30 KMPL mileage in the city, and over 30 on highways. The fuel tank capacity is also huge at 17 liters of petrol. Amazing control of the driver on bike even at top-notch speeds.Read More1 1
- A Budget BeastBeen using it for almost 5 years now and never had it left me on the road stranding. The bike is a superstar with almost 26-30 mileage, it is just an unbeatable combination of power and efficiency. Cornering is so much fun after I upgraded the three and barely I was ever unsatisfied with the looks and styling its got.Read More5 7
- Performance and reliabilityI chose Ninja 300 for its performance, strong top-end power as I was about passionate about riding. Its good beginner- friendly and revs without being jerky. Has comfortable ergonomics and is a balanced bike with reliability. So far engine was smooth and linear. Sporty but not aggressive and power is usable for city and highways. Longer rider are somewhat comfortable and is stable. Display and techs are basic and is slightly heavy. Braking could be sharper to some extent. Yes, I would recommend Ninja 300 for smooth, reliable and well-balanced to ride easily and still have fun on rides. It tend to have better performance but lacks some basic features which other bikes in the same segment offer.Read More6 3
- Smooth engine, strong highway performance and sporI choose this bike mainly because of its smooth engine and highway comfort. It feels very stable at high speed and gives confidence while riding. Looks are sporty and premium which I liked. In city suspension feels little stiff but I was ok with that compromise. Ride experience is mostly positive. On highways it feels planted and smooth even at higher speed. Handling is very good and cornering feels safe. Mileage is decent not too low not too high. In city traffic and bad roads you feel bumps little more. Yes I will recommend this bike to people who love riding on highways and enjoy sporty riding style. It is not for someone who want soft suspension or only daily city use. Buy it if you want performance and feel, avoid if mileage is main concern.Read More2 3
- Kawasaki Ninja 300 is the perfect balance of power style controlKawasaki Ninja 300 mere liye sirf ek sport bike nahi balki speed control aur confidence ka perfect combination hai aur pehli ride se hi ye bike feel karwa deti hai ki Kawasaki ka name kyu itna interested hai iska 296CC parallel twin engine smooth aur refined hai aur traffic mein bike bilkul manageable r3ehti hai aur highway par jate hi iska real character bahar aa jata hai acceleration linear hai isliye beginner riders bhi bina dare iski power enjoy kar sakte hai Kawasaki Ninja 300 ka design bilkul race inspired hai sharp fairing aggressive stance aur premium paint finish isse road par sabse alag banate hai aur ye bike chalate waqt nahi balki iske sath khade hone par bhi attention attract karti hai Kawasaki Ninja is the best bike for my lifeRead More3 4